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 2211539 Details
Epoch: 102 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2212924 epoch_slot_no: 9724 block_no: 2211435 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1211 time: 2019-02-18 03:46:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xba5b8926cd6f7fb571fce27ea17c6abebb07347d84e2c0de3212fa67c091ec60Block Operator
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