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 2225177 Details
Epoch: 103 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2226561 epoch_slot_no: 1761 block_no: 2225072 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1567 time: 2019-02-21 07:31:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9292fb8a128d9a2d823c57f6293b7cea19e2425daa0183a2228e80d910c63936Block Operator
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