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 2223973 Details
Epoch: 103 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2225357 epoch_slot_no: 557 block_no: 2223868 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3186 time: 2019-02-21 00:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa8a4207197327e571e103f88ee9490ad548953dcd23f37079501dac924a3c72aBlock Operator
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