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 2173515 Details
Epoch: 100 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2174900 epoch_slot_no: 14900 block_no: 2173413 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1711 time: 2019-02-09 08:31:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf26518596ad1f0239dfe70899088ca577dff7252a5d308648e88e334dee944d6Block Operator
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