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 2202842 Details
Epoch: 102 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2204227 epoch_slot_no: 1027 block_no: 2202738 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2067 time: 2019-02-16 03:27:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe143cf95e70054f8102bac923f865d7558fa1f930be1ba36efb295d8d8f2445aBlock Operator
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