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 2228089 Details
Epoch: 103 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2229473 epoch_slot_no: 4673 block_no: 2227984 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1077 time: 2019-02-21 23:42:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7357b38974d9724ba266aa1161fb0eef670945196e7c411dd52f0c36d385b5cdBlock Operator
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