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 2172770 Details
Epoch: 100 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2174155 epoch_slot_no: 14155 block_no: 2172668 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1044 time: 2019-02-09 04:23:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xec992b568bc2e2cbeebde31daff63c229831ec112b7649f5ed7b7c1f902e8616Block Operator
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