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 2222172 Details
Epoch: 102 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2223557 epoch_slot_no: 20357 block_no: 2222068 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2830 time: 2019-02-20 14:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4181437f21beb14afaf4f7e52a0796a65f491a65bd51dee1dce95aba7e960dd8Block Operator
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