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 2223078 Details
Epoch: 102 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2224463 epoch_slot_no: 21263 block_no: 2222974 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1346 time: 2019-02-20 19:52:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa2f084803366d32abdb5d6fc845fa173cd4fe07e3258ef262a682f1f2b6fd984Block Operator
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