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 2224345 Details
Epoch: 103 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2225729 epoch_slot_no: 929 block_no: 2224240 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1033 time: 2019-02-21 02:54:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x669b24032554a5a20937741c8db6b56714c4e177ec4773a3aa64a1fb91274cd4Block Operator
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