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 2210261 Details
Epoch: 102 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2211646 epoch_slot_no: 8446 block_no: 2210157 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 987 time: 2019-02-17 20:40:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xcc0107188f0afd11aea95e2961ca036fc73f833ddb029a59c5d4964d5a4126e6Block Operator
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