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 2169957 Details
Epoch: 100 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2171342 epoch_slot_no: 11342 block_no: 2169855 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1169 time: 2019-02-08 12:45:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x11fa4240e1f7a18d908338e6ddd5b6ce6666cea589f817a9cd2cdc5ed49b8cdaBlock Operator
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