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 2228106 Details
Epoch: 103 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2229490 epoch_slot_no: 4690 block_no: 2228001 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 995 time: 2019-02-21 23:48:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc6368a1bb3a4bddbdb82788b78453ff654e4a7f979fca66bb2bb332e44223f01Block Operator
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