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 2208735 Details
Epoch: 102 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2210120 epoch_slot_no: 6920 block_no: 2208631 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1663 time: 2019-02-17 12:11:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1ca8811f7ceb313171de8d68944915e9bd10ba24d8b6a519ddce058b012a48adBlock Operator
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