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 2169191 Details
Epoch: 100 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2170576 epoch_slot_no: 10576 block_no: 2169089 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1359 time: 2019-02-08 08:30:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x24a88de6c1ffa57fa4b038f9851d845955e483600c7b8b79c4c67363516897f8Block Operator
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