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 2169792 Details
Epoch: 100 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2171177 epoch_slot_no: 11177 block_no: 2169690 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2097 time: 2019-02-08 11:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbf9affd88190bf7ecf1fa937993f4f49c2c96bb214d87d8d8382169a57378aa8Block Operator
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