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 2209547 Details
Epoch: 102 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2210932 epoch_slot_no: 7732 block_no: 2209443 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1324 time: 2019-02-17 16:42:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xdcbd006c9b8246024d0de7aa9d28429ce3c38b50e42207cd42a4d4c5672f489fBlock Operator
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