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 2202552 Details
Epoch: 102 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2203937 epoch_slot_no: 737 block_no: 2202448 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1752 time: 2019-02-16 01:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb164f9a9f52906470bf12152b9fc93ea64800c5d8e579d507db478245be5dd0bBlock Operator
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