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 2208329 Details
Epoch: 102 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2209714 epoch_slot_no: 6514 block_no: 2208225 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1040 time: 2019-02-17 09:56:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa9662fc1290a23617f5ba8d7ce34b9f8d7e54bda3c4c4b4a8e4c974c55b6b4fbBlock Operator
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