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 2228632 Details
Epoch: 103 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2230016 epoch_slot_no: 5216 block_no: 2228527 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 995 time: 2019-02-22 02:43:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4ef916e4ff77603dedb09d4bad11c987f41c6a20cffc47f6f155cb84a4c12fffBlock Operator
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