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 2174842 Details
Epoch: 100 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2176227 epoch_slot_no: 16227 block_no: 2174740 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2586 time: 2019-02-09 15:53:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x69f618c45af4d9fc4e10b291f253a8490f88d382e52abec32b4adc4b5fd2da44Block Operator
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