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 2172947 Details
Epoch: 100 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2174332 epoch_slot_no: 14332 block_no: 2172845 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 991 time: 2019-02-09 05:22:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe3e4dbeee6bac9f94cd5080aa8d6e048c303f13e9d5db2ed04015eb83d47037cBlock Operator
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