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 2169183 Details
Epoch: 100 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2170568 epoch_slot_no: 10568 block_no: 2169081 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1030 time: 2019-02-08 08:27:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x22fbf7264fecf9da5004050c456aae5fab4c0f80a6f147829dc39914fac7b02fBlock Operator
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