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 2208685 Details
Epoch: 102 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2210070 epoch_slot_no: 6870 block_no: 2208581 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1487 time: 2019-02-17 11:54:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfe757d13eb0a7ca2c2b83210c5baadd72a9e7c84ee6d24e5e4b9ca1a041a8959Block Operator
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