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 2223393 Details
Epoch: 102 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2224778 epoch_slot_no: 21578 block_no: 2223289 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1350 time: 2019-02-20 21:37:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x49fb76f440b12d43d6ecfd19955e1aa2d64be844e8fbd53950adbbe5110319eaBlock Operator
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