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 2225430 Details
Epoch: 103 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2226814 epoch_slot_no: 2014 block_no: 2225325 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1283 time: 2019-02-21 08:56:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x189a14628a8dec2c449dde39a6f60992e9b28601d14a6787afa2c0683085744dBlock Operator
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