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 2205705 Details
Epoch: 102 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2207090 epoch_slot_no: 3890 block_no: 2205601 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1168 time: 2019-02-16 19:21:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb6e109732b8ba6c1a69f556ee61e04083dc1e54952e508d93635ba211b40f665Block Operator
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