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 2225005 Details
Epoch: 103 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2226389 epoch_slot_no: 1589 block_no: 2224900 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1033 time: 2019-02-21 06:34:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7e735e5dc6318649a4d0be71fdbcee3fa6511fcc4cbe814f5b7e8b65af63a6e0Block Operator
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