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 2210831 Details
Epoch: 102 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2212216 epoch_slot_no: 9016 block_no: 2210727 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1194 time: 2019-02-17 23:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa61094f25b11e44aaf94e62f04a5fabc08f2786e279897bb38a53e446cae6f6cBlock Operator
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