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 2228568 Details
Epoch: 103 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2229952 epoch_slot_no: 5152 block_no: 2228463 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2100 time: 2019-02-22 02:22:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x07e50cdfbaf865909270e6f9e691f8c345b20ba56c6f09cc95974eda662b86cdBlock Operator
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