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 2225903 Details
Epoch: 103 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2227287 epoch_slot_no: 2487 block_no: 2225798 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1029 time: 2019-02-21 11:33:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf6dfd7f14eb90a2ea8f31a05d01e2de879f375d29e9dc66308c3e432c8345011Block Operator
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