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 2203180 Details
Epoch: 102 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2204565 epoch_slot_no: 1365 block_no: 2203076 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1391 time: 2019-02-16 05:19:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3a891c5ea3ccd16c4499763e34f2a59da207548a77a267ad37be2a3a4f8cbb7cBlock Operator
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