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 2209587 Details
Epoch: 102 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2210972 epoch_slot_no: 7772 block_no: 2209483 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1081 time: 2019-02-17 16:55:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9e59d8cf6bc8e45ba0b0d22f7556507d8600e2c1aa1527936b71a33a0e735d4dBlock Operator
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