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 2170633 Details
Epoch: 100 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2172018 epoch_slot_no: 12018 block_no: 2170531 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1030 time: 2019-02-08 16:30:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x939211e784e426bc1420d065dd587849e23921e54b29db955b565ab1ec70e090Block Operator
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