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 2172213 Details
Epoch: 100 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2173598 epoch_slot_no: 13598 block_no: 2172111 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 995 time: 2019-02-09 01:17:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xaa7395acba145505e1f83c3e8cdccfc7a128675b44e62ed09a35f889bfe8a01bBlock Operator
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