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 2205462 Details
Epoch: 102 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2206847 epoch_slot_no: 3647 block_no: 2205358 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1026 time: 2019-02-16 18:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x606d189542f918b90e5119e6f77fa36e32dc220c6e5470eb1b05de58dbba7aafBlock Operator
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