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 2206996 Details
Epoch: 102 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2208381 epoch_slot_no: 5181 block_no: 2206892 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 991 time: 2019-02-17 02:31:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd41800cc0b4aec6c10bda16c492fddf2b46a21b451f6e4464d230551c850dba1Block Operator
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