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 2174652 Details
Epoch: 100 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2176037 epoch_slot_no: 16037 block_no: 2174550 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3021 time: 2019-02-09 14:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7bf0fe226e629567861f7bcb171882ab11aca0e74829ad1488ec7a247a5d4fffBlock Operator
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