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 2229957 Details
Epoch: 103 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2231341 epoch_slot_no: 6541 block_no: 2229852 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 995 time: 2019-02-22 10:05:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x865c32ec7f3bd09650be05c77d757e18ecb66b6c3d29163b2ee94bcbddc397a9Block Operator
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