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 2206780 Details
Epoch: 102 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2208165 epoch_slot_no: 4965 block_no: 2206676 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1780 time: 2019-02-17 01:19:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb1ae2582c6669c0d1607c1d2a69b84581ca0adbe446cbc53f93532ea2f0df745Block Operator
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