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 2229170 Details
Epoch: 103 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2230554 epoch_slot_no: 5754 block_no: 2229065 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1762 time: 2019-02-22 05:42:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbec020eb9767942d7b34030dcd71e6a7a95beee687374b341590cee1b9e473f5Block Operator
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