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 2229604 Details
Epoch: 103 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2230988 epoch_slot_no: 6188 block_no: 2229499 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1060 time: 2019-02-22 08:07:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe075159baa185d1e61fa3e6e5131b9b39af16e726a887123d8fdfd07759fc334Block Operator
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