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 2173794 Details
Epoch: 100 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2175179 epoch_slot_no: 15179 block_no: 2173692 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 987 time: 2019-02-09 10:04:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x110f5cd3a7fe805f3a147f2e3ac7686ebc959c2296d4e5aafdf3cb8f77037c63Block Operator
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