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 2203724 Details
Epoch: 102 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2205109 epoch_slot_no: 1909 block_no: 2203620 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1567 time: 2019-02-16 08:21:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8e1c2800359a28f1a97b44afd5b3c3c68d68e49661b3e980b106420290d2e606Block Operator
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