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 2173214 Details
Epoch: 100 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2174599 epoch_slot_no: 14599 block_no: 2173112 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 6060 time: 2019-02-09 06:51:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xaeab4af70b8da399c1b866effe05f6a2d5130f351fd2dee5f8d9c6ec73c42a37Block Operator
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