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 2225512 Details
Epoch: 103 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2226896 epoch_slot_no: 2096 block_no: 2225407 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1775 time: 2019-02-21 09:23:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x645e71b0576741542a82705c55810bccb7def8f3e029a0b809a19c904caf07a2Block Operator
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