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 2174808 Details
Epoch: 100 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2176193 epoch_slot_no: 16193 block_no: 2174706 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1130 time: 2019-02-09 15:42:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x210220eb57dad624381d04f74d520182e638bdd5fda00c2f6099ed70c8e738c8Block Operator
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