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 2210504 Details
Epoch: 102 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2211889 epoch_slot_no: 8689 block_no: 2210400 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1030 time: 2019-02-17 22:01:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xcba6603a061fb592c194a53ab34f1fb0bde446f3e525562c74b065b0d693b1f2Block Operator
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