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 2227486 Details
Epoch: 103 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2228870 epoch_slot_no: 4070 block_no: 2227381 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1025 time: 2019-02-21 20:21:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x01b3b3919c0bbf33b9c10d9c99bb1fe2c1c70782a58f59b9c9c23715d865dd8eBlock Operator
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