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 2208900 Details
Epoch: 102 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2210285 epoch_slot_no: 7085 block_no: 2208796 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1253 time: 2019-02-17 13:06:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x944a1d1df89b41b31eaf9d82de446afeffd89aff4b6a3276fb34ccd13bbe77ebBlock Operator
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