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 2208934 Details
Epoch: 102 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2210319 epoch_slot_no: 7119 block_no: 2208830 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 995 time: 2019-02-17 13:17:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x748e9081ebcd614ddce42a8cf3ac9e09f191704e63db9e25d81b82197f30c2bfBlock Operator
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