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 2174267 Details
Epoch: 100 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2175652 epoch_slot_no: 15652 block_no: 2174165 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 995 time: 2019-02-09 12:42:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2718a41f031e58f3ad53cb8d551bf6f8b78a93a3dc288cad9177e840c5fecef8Block Operator
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