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 2225605 Details
Epoch: 103 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2226989 epoch_slot_no: 2189 block_no: 2225500 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2100 time: 2019-02-21 09:54:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6527f2c5e56643719c97b885b987335df73ac3d69d0dbdb68c2f53d1bfdb7014Block Operator
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