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 2174069 Details
Epoch: 100 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2175454 epoch_slot_no: 15454 block_no: 2173967 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1352 time: 2019-02-09 11:36:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5800c44e6fc6f10317ce0f0037c78d7cf63fabcc2a49d6a046efc496ccfa7391Block Operator
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