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 2223618 Details
Epoch: 103 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2225002 epoch_slot_no: 202 block_no: 2223513 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1022 time: 2019-02-20 22:52:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x32e80897d39705e0e0cf827f337a61b7ca34c9e177b96ec554ee1625630f57e4Block Operator
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