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 2223035 Details
Epoch: 102 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2224420 epoch_slot_no: 21220 block_no: 2222931 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1026 time: 2019-02-20 19:38:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1901ee0f1638c31f8a115a063d05531e555a98dfb5d65d319629e89799e21255Block Operator
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