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 2204458 Details
Epoch: 102 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2205843 epoch_slot_no: 2643 block_no: 2204354 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1575 time: 2019-02-16 12:25:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2acbd2cab9d56e81da2e95e5a9247e9b74dbeb093d76b99be5488daeb54af2e4Block Operator
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