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 2225885 Details
Epoch: 103 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2227269 epoch_slot_no: 2469 block_no: 2225780 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1554 time: 2019-02-21 11:27:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfff9bbeea1f08800c4e741e9d3a396b2f36f2bc2b5858f0555e16886d9a913f0Block Operator
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