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 2227082 Details
Epoch: 103 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2228466 epoch_slot_no: 3666 block_no: 2226977 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2096 time: 2019-02-21 18:06:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x824998631facf48b608a293009b3089e8b9dfb356a16ff24dca3c85dc5a2c6dfBlock Operator
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