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 2229988 Details
Epoch: 103 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2231372 epoch_slot_no: 6572 block_no: 2229883 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1352 time: 2019-02-22 10:15:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xca24ee5914ddbddbb054e5fa46aa3f2dece61c704d4530e20df0e514b2371d59Block Operator
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