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 2224564 Details
Epoch: 103 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2225948 epoch_slot_no: 1148 block_no: 2224459 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2125 time: 2019-02-21 04:07:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6f70dc1af5ad14706d92d15ddf9eb0f836bb9ddb5d9926f60b0a5f0cfbbe2a0dBlock Operator
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