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 2169990 Details
Epoch: 100 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2171375 epoch_slot_no: 11375 block_no: 2169888 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1042 time: 2019-02-08 12:56:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa18317b12beeaa4daf9bb311b37b66a246622ecf5d90b17ca1fcde576f97b1cfBlock Operator
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