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 2203101 Details
Epoch: 102 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2204486 epoch_slot_no: 1286 block_no: 2202997 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1025 time: 2019-02-16 04:53:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3196b04cd99f3eeac12d4ec9bbb85f1a8265610d0c8e60284d2a8f3b0f92816aBlock Operator
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