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 2203953 Details
Epoch: 102 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2205338 epoch_slot_no: 2138 block_no: 2203849 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1025 time: 2019-02-16 09:37:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xce305046346351a5e0ebc0be40244397f41c1738c217cc5921af15f24f9e178bBlock Operator
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