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 2170420 Details
Epoch: 100 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2171805 epoch_slot_no: 11805 block_no: 2170318 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1075 time: 2019-02-08 15:19:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x76f160c63d8a2a34ebf9655c8946586ded2d6bc79268b39b904adf5d9e837efbBlock Operator
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