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 2225142 Details
Epoch: 103 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2226526 epoch_slot_no: 1726 block_no: 2225037 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1254 time: 2019-02-21 07:20:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb50e0a120ed747ea7dd072ffb498dfae98e62ff9a3f83f6385304c00f57c4545Block Operator
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