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 2211912 Details
Epoch: 102 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2213297 epoch_slot_no: 10097 block_no: 2211808 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2477 time: 2019-02-18 05:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd73bb4b2ecd4f3e9db3977b475386e10150b7b4a678c5763f3556bae3e18b521Block Operator
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