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 2201980 Details
Epoch: 102 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2203365 epoch_slot_no: 165 block_no: 2201876 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1274 time: 2019-02-15 22:39:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x18703661466d2000bf2a8e24f3a7e17810f7ca8da5da3a161d7f0fa64dccd47fBlock Operator
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