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 2225383 Details
Epoch: 103 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2226767 epoch_slot_no: 1967 block_no: 2225278 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1111 time: 2019-02-21 08:40:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc6faa404336dacfa1f7be97be8279c42dd45ae4ed1cce55c7423a2cc58861c9cBlock Operator
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