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 2227005 Details
Epoch: 103 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2228389 epoch_slot_no: 3589 block_no: 2226900 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1029 time: 2019-02-21 17:41:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x38d5ea6b19058285df8d3bf2c6d8c9590430fe5ee39ba756a4245d75f3de2084Block Operator
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