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 2172569 Details
Epoch: 100 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2173954 epoch_slot_no: 13954 block_no: 2172467 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1353 time: 2019-02-09 03:16:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8ae7928bd9f113eaadcb72d35c7d59e7d60df7f5460bbcbb01df9337972d9307Block Operator
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