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 2174537 Details
Epoch: 100 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2175922 epoch_slot_no: 15922 block_no: 2174435 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1859 time: 2019-02-09 14:12:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x186895a2e72bd963760dbd3bb7ea15548ccb055a1afba8a60c1c5fa8dc21c8f7Block Operator
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