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 2228172 Details
Epoch: 103 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2229556 epoch_slot_no: 4756 block_no: 2228067 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1172 time: 2019-02-22 00:10:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe5756bf15c237a6fbed606ef7dfa7f9b94784c08947ddcece4a53c9cc6775e35Block Operator
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