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 2174775 Details
Epoch: 100 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2176160 epoch_slot_no: 16160 block_no: 2174673 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 991 time: 2019-02-09 15:31:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4c8a96017d74319b7b651e45ae949c232d54675aa04a05c26c51f32cd2ccb078Block Operator
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