A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 2206765 Details
Epoch: 102 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2208150 epoch_slot_no: 4950 block_no: 2206661 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1172 time: 2019-02-17 01:14:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9c783f4ea809ba04b4efda9e75aca84da0e2c7755e5dbd7f88c676fe8b987877Block Operator
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