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 2225361 Details
Epoch: 103 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2226745 epoch_slot_no: 1945 block_no: 2225256 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1033 time: 2019-02-21 08:33:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe6b83c199655565f1d329a77e61ba6414f218b74ce1206622149a63943ad31e9Block Operator
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