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 2171079 Details
Epoch: 100 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2172464 epoch_slot_no: 12464 block_no: 2170977 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1432 time: 2019-02-08 18:59:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa11a4941f9d83adde3d6027f17a12f2c8d7594a0a7ccbbd552633785d55979f9Block Operator
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