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 2203033 Details
Epoch: 102 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2204418 epoch_slot_no: 1218 block_no: 2202929 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1119 time: 2019-02-16 04:30:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa62472ad4c5096aa45e005c6068f9ffe6fcfba0975292bbdc1279f6172813015Block Operator
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