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 2223057 Details
Epoch: 102 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2224442 epoch_slot_no: 21242 block_no: 2222953 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1022 time: 2019-02-20 19:45:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xdfe2daf73c877fadf35b1d0ab7ad18ac0c0b7b880131d6da48f67689685e95c8Block Operator
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