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 2224774 Details
Epoch: 103 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2226158 epoch_slot_no: 1358 block_no: 2224669 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1361 time: 2019-02-21 05:17:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0a1a41e85ad64e99604d9eac4ab7b1918b0788a4bb33bd478660df513729db8fBlock Operator
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