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 2173624 Details
Epoch: 100 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2175009 epoch_slot_no: 15009 block_no: 2173522 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1135 time: 2019-02-09 09:07:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xcba76b143a1f8ed01763bbe62ed8eac7f20208a3a2b98d8d29c385f431a63f7eBlock Operator
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