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 2171982 Details
Epoch: 100 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2173367 epoch_slot_no: 13367 block_no: 2171880 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1352 time: 2019-02-09 00:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7be042e9829e4fb4a677dabca16b7360b84c432b21b1f9ea3bf4b687e7390d36Block Operator
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