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 2172090 Details
Epoch: 100 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2173475 epoch_slot_no: 13475 block_no: 2171988 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1488 time: 2019-02-09 00:36:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1a3b3e479e6dd75028c6d7ae0a73b03b938c7b2e90ca4ef02f754bc84cce8104Block Operator
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