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 2226229 Details
Epoch: 103 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2227613 epoch_slot_no: 2813 block_no: 2226124 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1388 time: 2019-02-21 13:22:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2fef7e30b45fe62021fb2360b28ca9a6e4cc421ab6319538aeb35e652482ce29Block Operator
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