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 2228041 Details
Epoch: 103 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2229425 epoch_slot_no: 4625 block_no: 2227936 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1561 time: 2019-02-21 23:26:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7e4be4f22ffd066112cac811fc36560ab479f970c25a242f9f7ae2b6b3cf28c5Block Operator
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