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 2228596 Details
Epoch: 103 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2229980 epoch_slot_no: 5180 block_no: 2228491 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 958 time: 2019-02-22 02:31:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x02eeb38431ed816ad38b35fdd2b93b26308d3add0528fec8e472b6a297c543b2Block Operator
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