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 2210565 Details
Epoch: 102 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2211950 epoch_slot_no: 8750 block_no: 2210461 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1288 time: 2019-02-17 22:21:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd9a73388710a5f51b8b07482111ead37c2e3e25d58b6d4e8610208f26e100b9bBlock Operator
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