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 2172492 Details
Epoch: 100 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2173877 epoch_slot_no: 13877 block_no: 2172390 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1893 time: 2019-02-09 02:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc6dc85fa370fdb7b233d3a7223878bd641eac0145b04e9f138b8fbb3e3f2ea4fBlock Operator
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