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 2173874 Details
Epoch: 100 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2175259 epoch_slot_no: 15259 block_no: 2173772 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 987 time: 2019-02-09 10:31:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1708674a60719aa5f9f1508991ba5b07af8da1cb7eb1f97a29bc5b05881995f0Block Operator
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