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 2223580 Details
Epoch: 103 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2224964 epoch_slot_no: 164 block_no: 2223475 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1114 time: 2019-02-20 22:39:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4c35e216939dcc7e7cb0f901961782a543744efe7cd948ca57080d3dc2ac530bBlock Operator
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