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 2229747 Details
Epoch: 103 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2231131 epoch_slot_no: 6331 block_no: 2229642 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1204 time: 2019-02-22 08:55:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x551f7186862c78fa6ddf169f9884dff429942be59924a0e9c7176be79ec6b08fBlock Operator
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