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 2202699 Details
Epoch: 102 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2204084 epoch_slot_no: 884 block_no: 2202595 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1033 time: 2019-02-16 02:39:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x05fcb35cf37bfc6f6e3d83da3c431d6692aafc51f57600e04bdfc0277e3b11abBlock Operator
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