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 2229631 Details
Epoch: 103 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2231015 epoch_slot_no: 6215 block_no: 2229526 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 991 time: 2019-02-22 08:16:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7ec5ca70ebd0fbabc3e3db0e7128c57cb70503d118aa887b0853f66d86100a3cBlock Operator
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