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 2223414 Details
Epoch: 102 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2224799 epoch_slot_no: 21599 block_no: 2223310 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1112 time: 2019-02-20 21:44:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x01147a161d6882846c48b9f332898e46c2eaa81c03ee3733ae1baf3ef4d7f8d9Block Operator
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