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 2174166 Details
Epoch: 100 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2175551 epoch_slot_no: 15551 block_no: 2174064 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1352 time: 2019-02-09 12:08:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9faaf06af80e6c74cf1ae49337be4765e2fd8ba4ce443e508a2aa7e8e04e7fdbBlock Operator
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