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 2226785 Details
Epoch: 103 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2228169 epoch_slot_no: 3369 block_no: 2226680 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1029 time: 2019-02-21 16:27:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb05489136ff51435c78a66d0e06366c45a16f1c94a6012180b0e3bd6cf3256eeBlock Operator
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