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 2225642 Details
Epoch: 103 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2227026 epoch_slot_no: 2226 block_no: 2225537 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2297 time: 2019-02-21 10:06:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8987f84f0709007bc67ca2ddd9dde96be307c569454cb8628af6536c09428a23Block Operator
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