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 2172047 Details
Epoch: 100 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2173432 epoch_slot_no: 13432 block_no: 2171945 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 995 time: 2019-02-09 00:22:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf9531c92de004f38e83cdca6cac6110f18692a542059fb9e6542c478560f5ceeBlock Operator
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