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 2226511 Details
Epoch: 103 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2227895 epoch_slot_no: 3095 block_no: 2226406 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1575 time: 2019-02-21 14:56:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x472c5c53b3faa4c2d7782af6ca7df6a866096064f459c306826e6a78b5f12940Block Operator
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