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 2207009 Details
Epoch: 102 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2208394 epoch_slot_no: 5194 block_no: 2206905 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1081 time: 2019-02-17 02:36:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1344c8c474565bbba984208cf319dbf76e76a00a089d8f2a8e67d2925a92fce0Block Operator
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