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 2209075 Details
Epoch: 102 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2210460 epoch_slot_no: 7260 block_no: 2208971 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 5842 time: 2019-02-17 14:04:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x19dd17197adb48af1946e9707f0c08b9388a1d2bef7b92e779d147e0a83f758cBlock Operator
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