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 2223108 Details
Epoch: 102 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2224493 epoch_slot_no: 21293 block_no: 2223004 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1022 time: 2019-02-20 20:02:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x914178a891b120c6cc47e8de60b9bbe71d93ba07591cc6a127c70d1ba05144a3Block Operator
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