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 2227397 Details
Epoch: 103 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2228781 epoch_slot_no: 3981 block_no: 2227292 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1033 time: 2019-02-21 19:51:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x51ff76f1c27e63962f90acb171c590a4b8259a1ce0339449a040cee6e43283d2Block Operator
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