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 2202182 Details
Epoch: 102 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2203567 epoch_slot_no: 367 block_no: 2202078 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1082 time: 2019-02-15 23:47:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x40600d8a9d482013a60612727a5fae26072f1c7c87b8947ef261b78caebe907aBlock Operator
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