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 2172180 Details
Epoch: 100 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2173565 epoch_slot_no: 13565 block_no: 2172078 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1533 time: 2019-02-09 01:06:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x14a806b0beb5308b7f630fad9bdec1ce4c33e4ac143ad2d26e23a64f2f532957Block Operator
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