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 2207052 Details
Epoch: 102 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2208437 epoch_slot_no: 5237 block_no: 2206948 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1719 time: 2019-02-17 02:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfaa8cfc039f31da3c0e1357a96c10bab320d65a6204cb719edf4cb1a3787fe6aBlock Operator
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