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 2227766 Details
Epoch: 103 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2229150 epoch_slot_no: 4350 block_no: 2227661 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1216 time: 2019-02-21 21:54:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x053f7ca42d027a256668b50440d974815a4ec40f85b39c75474a8b7cb45f7038Block Operator
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