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 2225723 Details
Epoch: 103 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2227107 epoch_slot_no: 2307 block_no: 2225618 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1472 time: 2019-02-21 10:33:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x713170746bcd84ffabdd3f56587841c8cd545293bd8331fbf827ff02454e7408Block Operator
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