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 2229779 Details
Epoch: 103 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2231163 epoch_slot_no: 6363 block_no: 2229674 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1496 time: 2019-02-22 09:05:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x66a06f6b48d262413ea2a4ced34dc1ac27c36cce1d361415e1aae421d84622acBlock Operator
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