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 2204203 Details
Epoch: 102 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2205588 epoch_slot_no: 2388 block_no: 2204099 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1214 time: 2019-02-16 11:00:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x053c08e0009c677e09cda0fd2cfab05acff7e981f89f3f7cad8cba1a6b3469dbBlock Operator
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