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 2224513 Details
Epoch: 103 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2225897 epoch_slot_no: 1097 block_no: 2224408 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1575 time: 2019-02-21 03:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa8ed11d5eeda63f21dc8116ab3dde0ae568c045cfb74bc416e3a1277118aec96Block Operator
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