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 2221845 Details
Epoch: 102 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2223230 epoch_slot_no: 20030 block_no: 2221741 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1030 time: 2019-02-20 13:01:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x735ba7bfa6479e2ff53315c77d511f4519a3ca51b1a7f9a23b144c5b60d7eeb4Block Operator
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