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 2170796 Details
Epoch: 100 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2172181 epoch_slot_no: 12181 block_no: 2170694 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1391 time: 2019-02-08 17:25:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe73670c7aa580c12b1b4b3a20566e217c46e63d08d4d3c5ac17da5f4222602dfBlock Operator
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