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 2229739 Details
Epoch: 103 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2231123 epoch_slot_no: 6323 block_no: 2229634 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1143 time: 2019-02-22 08:52:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd8b78b60b51317308cb1307e175f6c7d25f36bcdad2efa02be1f4854b1be9785Block Operator
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