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 2204681 Details
Epoch: 102 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2206066 epoch_slot_no: 2866 block_no: 2204577 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1033 time: 2019-02-16 13:40:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5875fd3e096362a2881d3aa6c9f44aa33e0ae9bc46fe8844a5f08d4b5324903eBlock Operator
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