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 2167974 Details
Epoch: 100 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2169359 epoch_slot_no: 9359 block_no: 2167872 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1243 time: 2019-02-08 01:44:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x25e9a022fb7b826f4c94e1857ef16a401414331de7aef6eb6e4373a5abb53376Block Operator
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