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 2170601 Details
Epoch: 100 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2171986 epoch_slot_no: 11986 block_no: 2170499 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1116 time: 2019-02-08 16:20:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x10752201015b12ee9ab49399a0c230f5597bac1d78cb00be877a3b4e6674579cBlock Operator
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