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 2171789 Details
Epoch: 100 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2173174 epoch_slot_no: 13174 block_no: 2171687 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1335 time: 2019-02-08 22:56:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xabfcb34c8805fcf88c37eb8d2237a74a1c278dbdeb6ec8e74e73257899a90b30Block Operator
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