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 2174874 Details
Epoch: 100 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2176259 epoch_slot_no: 16259 block_no: 2174772 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1168 time: 2019-02-09 16:04:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb954aa0c64d04ce1f6ab31f44a7e2989f2db38bb19b91682b71d5ebcab37b3e8Block Operator
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