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 2171375 Details
Epoch: 100 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2172760 epoch_slot_no: 12760 block_no: 2171273 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1756 time: 2019-02-08 20:38:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2b378fd5bdbc75bd115fc8cc6c054ac75bc421be1b2ae1173981a7a20d6cb836Block Operator
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