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 2207266 Details
Epoch: 102 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2208651 epoch_slot_no: 5451 block_no: 2207162 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 958 time: 2019-02-17 04:01:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8328cdbafed9827595673119ffd1db106882d4060a74f0ce0b7414865bd5b02bBlock Operator
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