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 2211968 Details
Epoch: 102 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2213353 epoch_slot_no: 10153 block_no: 2211864 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2988 time: 2019-02-18 06:09:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8364b42a232bfd2d8e476500614c3dbf44496d25bd353ec07c104c6223ea5a83Block Operator
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