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 2205252 Details
Epoch: 102 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2206637 epoch_slot_no: 3437 block_no: 2205148 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1029 time: 2019-02-16 16:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7dcc1d1875d3a4ca511d4441bcebaa7f8259cb9341da2d5ab90a1b927b2f1394Block Operator
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