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 2211230 Details
Epoch: 102 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2212615 epoch_slot_no: 9415 block_no: 2211126 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1379 time: 2019-02-18 02:03:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x350eb8ca8590509ae2182498453f1678996d6f2989f86f01144ca6799f92a7d5Block Operator
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