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 2227263 Details
Epoch: 103 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2228647 epoch_slot_no: 3847 block_no: 2227158 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 992 time: 2019-02-21 19:07:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfa6368189ebb87a7df5f9159ca6d4c999285986758acac44376d82332dbdb798Block Operator
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