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 2204055 Details
Epoch: 102 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2205440 epoch_slot_no: 2240 block_no: 2203951 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1111 time: 2019-02-16 10:11:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2c31e2cf53d66518996f745a51d692a9e93898b464010ea9bfe0d59a96b50a12Block Operator
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