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 2226743 Details
Epoch: 103 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2228127 epoch_slot_no: 3327 block_no: 2226638 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2368 time: 2019-02-21 16:13:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf93f5cb453a08fb37ab0594e9c2feaed8618eb8d4cdbaca5ae0245e0a87af87dBlock Operator
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