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 2229006 Details
Epoch: 103 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2230390 epoch_slot_no: 5590 block_no: 2228901 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1352 time: 2019-02-22 04:48:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x03c9e4a3faac35b00fb6b0888c5ca1ee2764a9472c209b45d13a1bcc9df23b94Block Operator
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