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 2227765 Details
Epoch: 103 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2229149 epoch_slot_no: 4349 block_no: 2227660 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 987 time: 2019-02-21 21:54:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xcf37cb147c110ace3269ff9e5cefd47e6e0d89feccc066d4d293a6d0beba8f4cBlock Operator
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