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 2223499 Details
Epoch: 103 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2224883 epoch_slot_no: 83 block_no: 2223394 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1032 time: 2019-02-20 22:12:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xee0cf6e26844704eda13532d645220886b0b1a04ad9d01ceed52940590f77464Block Operator
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