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 2224543 Details
Epoch: 103 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2225927 epoch_slot_no: 1127 block_no: 2224438 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1029 time: 2019-02-21 04:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe688cbe8d227ff8d41c6afb7359b0892ef6a6d9150b5d9ddffbfddae33af3683Block Operator
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