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 2224193 Details
Epoch: 103 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2225577 epoch_slot_no: 777 block_no: 2224088 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1029 time: 2019-02-21 02:03:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xeb1c3dea6633928d0ab9be32a97255c7a1cda47eeb022c65e3c73bd666b15445Block Operator
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