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 2172101 Details
Epoch: 100 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2173486 epoch_slot_no: 13486 block_no: 2171999 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 995 time: 2019-02-09 00:40:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x42e8478c561cf0cba63cb60cad1aab0546c6b0328f19e964192f9cd98ec72398Block Operator
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