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 2210291 Details
Epoch: 102 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2211676 epoch_slot_no: 8476 block_no: 2210187 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 995 time: 2019-02-17 20:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa7d4ac11084b2da9067a3506837273b2bccad3d18e91b362b5271c83ec45b983Block Operator
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