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 2226752 Details
Epoch: 103 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2228136 epoch_slot_no: 3336 block_no: 2226647 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1391 time: 2019-02-21 16:16:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf151f0567fef4fea6ef8cc4286b4be448c5be280b01b4e26e039ecde96398fb1Block Operator
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