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 2222745 Details
Epoch: 102 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2224130 epoch_slot_no: 20930 block_no: 2222641 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1247 time: 2019-02-20 18:01:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x660e60538409827289645cbe8c1a3934684df30284317fc6199c2bfe3e4591e3Block Operator
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