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 2225651 Details
Epoch: 103 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2227035 epoch_slot_no: 2235 block_no: 2225546 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 996 time: 2019-02-21 10:09:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0c3f63a1386e74664715d908b0b354ca957d24482d39f04595546fab5a33bf4cBlock Operator
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