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 2211393 Details
Epoch: 102 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2212778 epoch_slot_no: 9578 block_no: 2211289 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1391 time: 2019-02-18 02:57:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd286f25426a2696d4a2c0864505fed764426e8028d4a6884a6a4e092893109f0Block Operator
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