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 2228589 Details
Epoch: 103 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2229973 epoch_slot_no: 5173 block_no: 2228484 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 958 time: 2019-02-22 02:29:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd096db53b2037d75e15fd54bef79e1f5d413777c14b807dab95d33b5e3098a4fBlock Operator
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