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 2174414 Details
Epoch: 100 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2175799 epoch_slot_no: 15799 block_no: 2174312 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1356 time: 2019-02-09 13:31:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4f9aaa21875362aebca7564157c426e5559c5412cb318ed3784b7a5e9a1f867cBlock Operator
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