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 2225487 Details
Epoch: 103 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2226871 epoch_slot_no: 2071 block_no: 2225382 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1210 time: 2019-02-21 09:15:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7f30c6a14c36f2a797353921e14e0c21cfe3bba47eaf485ec36a0eec78ca62c4Block Operator
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