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 2207632 Details
Epoch: 102 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2209017 epoch_slot_no: 5817 block_no: 2207528 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 962 time: 2019-02-17 06:03:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xcc9d9ed6b108dfebe298b1d606a79ee5d3c1e237c60bcd639be714cd50683eb2Block Operator
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