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 2170175 Details
Epoch: 100 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2171560 epoch_slot_no: 11560 block_no: 2170073 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 989 time: 2019-02-08 13:58:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x315079668f24402f3673a84b6b2b4c79575b51489d7b7d6572f7c9819d72684bBlock Operator
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