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 2173932 Details
Epoch: 100 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2175317 epoch_slot_no: 15317 block_no: 2173830 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1266 time: 2019-02-09 10:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x74216416848ec30ec865e6da9f84f0d581e25e77497b5e9de20b0af769108149Block Operator
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