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 2227976 Details
Epoch: 103 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2229360 epoch_slot_no: 4560 block_no: 2227871 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1290 time: 2019-02-21 23:04:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x955a2edc27cc0edbda437c50fa85da25e8e756cd2e761e459c56cf7038140fb7Block Operator
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