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 2224832 Details
Epoch: 103 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2226216 epoch_slot_no: 1416 block_no: 2224727 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 996 time: 2019-02-21 05:36:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe1100cdb9a744218ed32b7a1d8112d2477e405ed0ca67019bcba0c3d9fb411c5Block Operator
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