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 2205666 Details
Epoch: 102 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2207051 epoch_slot_no: 3851 block_no: 2205562 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1025 time: 2019-02-16 19:08:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3156f7e62a9d91904c7883d893f4a6f3c98a832f1386d334c89128c41ca5e32aBlock Operator
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