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 2211525 Details
Epoch: 102 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2212910 epoch_slot_no: 9710 block_no: 2211421 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1354 time: 2019-02-18 03:41:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1fe733c7c3615e13bebd09d3e657913d0c868c41deb5e4057cf31a373b5da50cBlock Operator
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