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 2227780 Details
Epoch: 103 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2229164 epoch_slot_no: 4364 block_no: 2227675 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 8594 time: 2019-02-21 21:59:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x62eb1f757ea698ad6154de51798c94e98f6451eb734609df352c2da945b3005dBlock Operator
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