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 2229116 Details
Epoch: 103 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2230500 epoch_slot_no: 5700 block_no: 2229011 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2004 time: 2019-02-22 05:24:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x884cab67ccaa47f1ab8b75b479bbea967c6b59f40052452015967224a4f8cb83Block Operator
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