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 2209571 Details
Epoch: 102 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2210956 epoch_slot_no: 7756 block_no: 2209467 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1711 time: 2019-02-17 16:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9209639592db3ec83b827ac82e7210e6b45d5e4704b3936cb420d68585982347Block Operator
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