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 2229556 Details
Epoch: 103 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2230940 epoch_slot_no: 6140 block_no: 2229451 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1163 time: 2019-02-22 07:51:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa3666bca1b192acce18fd04e077720cf0931513b9a60a5bd837c997f090da0eaBlock Operator
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