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 2225740 Details
Epoch: 103 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2227124 epoch_slot_no: 2324 block_no: 2225635 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1998 time: 2019-02-21 10:39:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7fb78a7581116b71646a3c4d5aabd325028dc278dd2858edf6eb313c756681fdBlock Operator
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