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 2211162 Details
Epoch: 102 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2212547 epoch_slot_no: 9347 block_no: 2211058 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1392 time: 2019-02-18 01:40:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7bae0bf7f6d158f4d86802febd1695e10f3254cfd9bc03e2c6d98df0a2ef3592Block Operator
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