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 2203772 Details
Epoch: 102 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2205157 epoch_slot_no: 1957 block_no: 2203668 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2662 time: 2019-02-16 08:37:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe15ff9cd3ead4594727ec71662e8eecc76126b4b4675dd5a12950e3094284ad6Block Operator
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