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 2208153 Details
Epoch: 102 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2209538 epoch_slot_no: 6338 block_no: 2208049 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1538 time: 2019-02-17 08:57:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xef24ca280f72a3807a9e49e65cd6343a0654d48847d9063ae2e5741da3f9a09fBlock Operator
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