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 2203092 Details
Epoch: 102 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2204477 epoch_slot_no: 1277 block_no: 2202988 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1747 time: 2019-02-16 04:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8c4556a04ecd9efb6a48e6e4bd48aeff9567af930375a6ae4ca9d2e4bbd4a408Block Operator
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