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 2229368 Details
Epoch: 103 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2230752 epoch_slot_no: 5952 block_no: 2229263 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 995 time: 2019-02-22 06:48:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb579c169ea2fd9dfe3f602d2e2d82c3635bb651bda86d2298cea0d6c5e02a2a7Block Operator
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