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 2172006 Details
Epoch: 100 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2173391 epoch_slot_no: 13391 block_no: 2171904 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 995 time: 2019-02-09 00:08:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xdb715e5ad0968aa50c9b88ff87538a4db89266a0c05a5bb638364c4576ae9598Block Operator
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