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 2171807 Details
Epoch: 100 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2173192 epoch_slot_no: 13192 block_no: 2171705 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 991 time: 2019-02-08 23:02:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4e07490e221cbad1dd6923111601e4474ba6a5169a556e0731c624b08680c510Block Operator
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