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 2226109 Details
Epoch: 103 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2227493 epoch_slot_no: 2693 block_no: 2226004 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2830 time: 2019-02-21 12:42:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd6a07d47b7cee86882bd5f2022ab2e948fe4b1c3e634883d11e2e911aa3ab840Block Operator
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