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 2209614 Details
Epoch: 102 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2210999 epoch_slot_no: 7799 block_no: 2209510 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 958 time: 2019-02-17 17:04:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x274905a434187922da4604eb7e375c38fbe839e8f990f9976cdcf21cba7305e9Block Operator
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