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 2172624 Details
Epoch: 100 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2174009 epoch_slot_no: 14009 block_no: 2172522 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 958 time: 2019-02-09 03:34:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2963687dabce2b98205c3e1c71d6b0d85105f28eb84dddc67de7d78b6506b33eBlock Operator
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