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 2204200 Details
Epoch: 102 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2205585 epoch_slot_no: 2385 block_no: 2204096 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1033 time: 2019-02-16 10:59:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x926ad3f9464b7cbd762fcd5186218d15262cc52cbdc877ed28abb37b9d0c049aBlock Operator
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