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 2209796 Details
Epoch: 102 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2211181 epoch_slot_no: 7981 block_no: 2209692 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 991 time: 2019-02-17 18:05:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6c0067059c051e10d85be8a27284daf862e9fd4b15f80692ca08b240e105899aBlock Operator
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