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 2223965 Details
Epoch: 103 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2225349 epoch_slot_no: 549 block_no: 2223860 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1000 time: 2019-02-21 00:47:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1ce2334f5f0c3b0deef396bcc4f90270317afdb8e60d5fd6435cbc130a713448Block Operator
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