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 2172301 Details
Epoch: 100 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2173686 epoch_slot_no: 13686 block_no: 2172199 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 995 time: 2019-02-09 01:46:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x558e22f48dd6dc7d16bdbbacf216df13c6c13d716526d1e27d9e344fa6c2f8d6Block Operator
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