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 2204201 Details
Epoch: 102 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2205586 epoch_slot_no: 2386 block_no: 2204097 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1027 time: 2019-02-16 11:00:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x666b9ee4209c678f1084528a6074c4dc52d79f8786fcd32aef662d8f748c03a6Block Operator
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