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 2211233 Details
Epoch: 102 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2212618 epoch_slot_no: 9418 block_no: 2211129 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1026 time: 2019-02-18 02:04:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x74b72dd5b5618fdb5191d054b7a9e7506ff3e094082f346af30d2aff8c000b59Block Operator
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