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 2173559 Details
Epoch: 100 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2174944 epoch_slot_no: 14944 block_no: 2173457 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1172 time: 2019-02-09 08:46:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x65b8faecb2b2712ef2155e8b9754bf65a2db10246603fc7b429da9c79a5dcec3Block Operator
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