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 2172852 Details
Epoch: 100 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2174237 epoch_slot_no: 14237 block_no: 2172750 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2247 time: 2019-02-09 04:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x55651025ccf25441a8e864d955b31212eb3fe4d46b3e54ca8320a3f4ea9eec89Block Operator
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