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 2204703 Details
Epoch: 102 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2206088 epoch_slot_no: 2888 block_no: 2204599 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1254 time: 2019-02-16 13:47:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0b06eedfbc88f0be8a9f79326509d673bcb7053b0643dc10d1bd8ca69d50d7ddBlock Operator
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