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 2171542 Details
Epoch: 100 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2172927 epoch_slot_no: 12927 block_no: 2171440 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1026 time: 2019-02-08 21:33:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2a93f2e7c5a051afbbde301e2c177002b7e4d2d13af99793edf6a0bbb1e3024fBlock Operator
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