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 2207221 Details
Epoch: 102 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2208606 epoch_slot_no: 5406 block_no: 2207117 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1532 time: 2019-02-17 03:46:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbbd53267fe4b9773f1d20ee7dd2b4b2dfd02b4beeaa23d4213ec02490dbe9280Block Operator
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