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 2172734 Details
Epoch: 100 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2174119 epoch_slot_no: 14119 block_no: 2172632 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 991 time: 2019-02-09 04:11:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7e532c14ec5762059849df9e6cabd1cae8969396385da10b232173be9a49ddc3Block Operator
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