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 2169881 Details
Epoch: 100 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2171266 epoch_slot_no: 11266 block_no: 2169779 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 989 time: 2019-02-08 12:20:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x49d559ad91a342c423e404caa74abba6fc732afb3ac4cd0df4f559978a9b6e18Block Operator
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