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 2170039 Details
Epoch: 100 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2171424 epoch_slot_no: 11424 block_no: 2169937 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1835 time: 2019-02-08 13:12:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x45802d30bb5fb15160e63874dffc83edb46807286d10442c9b1d64dae43a0a29Block Operator
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