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 2229218 Details
Epoch: 103 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2230602 epoch_slot_no: 5802 block_no: 2229113 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1253 time: 2019-02-22 05:58:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xeb7228e0d305b2d6c2badcbac233ca431177585a45c4e2b0746c92a87924cba8Block Operator
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