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 2172654 Details
Epoch: 100 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2174039 epoch_slot_no: 14039 block_no: 2172552 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1170 time: 2019-02-09 03:44:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa58757508db63f0667b5f30509ab8554e011e7d444ea6d092ddb2af349fec081Block Operator
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