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 2224847 Details
Epoch: 103 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2226231 epoch_slot_no: 1431 block_no: 2224742 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1029 time: 2019-02-21 05:41:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x167fa9bc679c7757975feab3ceb2d37717fe38d0d6d88f7e5f1e136be1e84206Block Operator
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