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 2224677 Details
Epoch: 103 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2226061 epoch_slot_no: 1261 block_no: 2224572 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1865 time: 2019-02-21 04:45:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8ea087766bb74edcfd4834bd9d5d097a3062c2151fea6e0513cd470e182c0f02Block Operator
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