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 2203272 Details
Epoch: 102 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2204657 epoch_slot_no: 1457 block_no: 2203168 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1390 time: 2019-02-16 05:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfd40df9c3aac7efc92581f43a0f157e3f3c70ac36e79502ecb65e1a1eeb2e892Block Operator
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