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 2204521 Details
Epoch: 102 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2205906 epoch_slot_no: 2706 block_no: 2204417 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1119 time: 2019-02-16 12:46:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0ce21d8d0254d3a35f57e57a3903813d61de752ea4cdf9c04a47562b52c3e21bBlock Operator
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