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 2228697 Details
Epoch: 103 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2230081 epoch_slot_no: 5281 block_no: 2228592 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1606 time: 2019-02-22 03:05:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xdd00d70a6655c783dfe2c4fd7491f42f1318f8d1f2ae4d1fbbe206d50f26e760Block Operator
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