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 2222893 Details
Epoch: 102 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2224278 epoch_slot_no: 21078 block_no: 2222789 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1024 time: 2019-02-20 18:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfd4786a340865965a026b7e102a46ccd0a3fef7d4a453c7eeb8ac59130064231Block Operator
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