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 2175013 Details
Epoch: 100 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2176398 epoch_slot_no: 16398 block_no: 2174911 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 995 time: 2019-02-09 16:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xcd7ddc18582f682a88b4756d3cd31e1c4d1b026dab43a178ceba7bb870654a12Block Operator
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