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 2173392 Details
Epoch: 100 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2174777 epoch_slot_no: 14777 block_no: 2173290 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2342 time: 2019-02-09 07:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8d9b7948f192b51b2d4d14824ca4f983e6ff2aeb488c033e1e48682622e0edd8Block Operator
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