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 2208917 Details
Epoch: 102 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2210302 epoch_slot_no: 7102 block_no: 2208813 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1081 time: 2019-02-17 13:12:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xdf060a4ac15d7a02441b8ab1f3b53b1aac5fb8b1fa550b855d12985c9d2559b8Block Operator
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