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 2224329 Details
Epoch: 103 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2225713 epoch_slot_no: 913 block_no: 2224224 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2156 time: 2019-02-21 02:49:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x76055411700fb5bfe30bf518e272b9fe05df97b366cb91e26790af62060ade04Block Operator
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