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 2172857 Details
Epoch: 100 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2174242 epoch_slot_no: 14242 block_no: 2172755 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 991 time: 2019-02-09 04:52:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1266c390fbd4a94dbc19f06775091f21b9659ce938f1455488ab5de9a6160ae8Block Operator
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