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 2207496 Details
Epoch: 102 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2208881 epoch_slot_no: 5681 block_no: 2207392 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1258 time: 2019-02-17 05:18:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa77c3ae787c3ad64d7c422588b34c82056106f5a0b0be083e10743b382c5661fBlock Operator
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