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 2209784 Details
Epoch: 102 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2211169 epoch_slot_no: 7969 block_no: 2209680 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 991 time: 2019-02-17 18:01:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd247c6af79c06f71a39aad1677f4c44cd5ae713744d53f35fc0bb23fe1a0809aBlock Operator
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