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 2209326 Details
Epoch: 102 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2210711 epoch_slot_no: 7511 block_no: 2209222 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1520 time: 2019-02-17 15:28:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x09ee54d229903a6311eb55d7d2e97c78a340f839da4dc2559eae6ef8aeaecf0fBlock Operator
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