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 2204564 Details
Epoch: 102 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2205949 epoch_slot_no: 2749 block_no: 2204460 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1033 time: 2019-02-16 13:01:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x75432f335175cff7fa929f7fa32ff5ec686889013bd6739896f2d394109d25b1Block Operator
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