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 2211613 Details
Epoch: 102 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2212998 epoch_slot_no: 9798 block_no: 2211509 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 4012 time: 2019-02-18 04:10:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5f56b5410485bcd77e3d1d2edac97b666c4e39bcaae8f78f79a69285d25e4788Block Operator
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