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 2205371 Details
Epoch: 102 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2206756 epoch_slot_no: 3556 block_no: 2205267 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1250 time: 2019-02-16 17:30:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xedf736cbf12f4fe5798d66cdc98572895f77bce7cee3f25690946ed4b8d72664Block Operator
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