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 2205656 Details
Epoch: 102 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2207041 epoch_slot_no: 3841 block_no: 2205552 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1033 time: 2019-02-16 19:05:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa4de426c9e405486fe2cdf22c5eee0340f9fe6bf352b8a2cac49d86236dcf9dcBlock Operator
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