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 2174628 Details
Epoch: 100 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2176013 epoch_slot_no: 16013 block_no: 2174526 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1081 time: 2019-02-09 14:42:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1521b561f2eac5b3c7bb7962f46836e8f28bbe7c28c353209e08f80baa753b8fBlock Operator
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