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 2169721 Details
Epoch: 100 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2171106 epoch_slot_no: 11106 block_no: 2169619 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1112 time: 2019-02-08 11:26:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe3c3fc978e52510a5cabaf4916ade7da34e8dffafe5a08a50e12b43c81d2aa78Block Operator
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