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 2205022 Details
Epoch: 102 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2206407 epoch_slot_no: 3207 block_no: 2204918 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1533 time: 2019-02-16 15:33:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xeea22d443f7047bdfac7ee52599b47e0564836f8ceb885037180937c89878624Block Operator
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