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 2171320 Details
Epoch: 100 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2172705 epoch_slot_no: 12705 block_no: 2171218 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1022 time: 2019-02-08 20:19:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x749d08e069ce9bb3500a4cb83f56b25dcf841fcb327f55a4e8059218b819dab4Block Operator
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