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 2169364 Details
Epoch: 100 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2170749 epoch_slot_no: 10749 block_no: 2169262 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1572 time: 2019-02-08 09:27:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x69cc1d27b6e66a8911cf83105138fae47bbabdcb12d3bf3d8d86e982e9eee3f8Block Operator
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