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 2227177 Details
Epoch: 103 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2228561 epoch_slot_no: 3761 block_no: 2227072 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1576 time: 2019-02-21 18:38:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9fcf91a5483b3f7d7eb1e824a319278b53f53c48e7b6209c66820e6fa7359164Block Operator
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