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 2205614 Details
Epoch: 102 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2206999 epoch_slot_no: 3799 block_no: 2205510 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1033 time: 2019-02-16 18:51:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x373a869876a189aa955ef908ec41c49d6a00986aa97387c7e9a3c014d9e1b422Block Operator
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