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 2212432 Details
Epoch: 102 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2213817 epoch_slot_no: 10617 block_no: 2212328 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1108 time: 2019-02-18 08:43:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xdbf15a2cbad6668ce05ee62f64e0be4b8e8519f1006522c7d698dec7d3ad8ddfBlock Operator
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