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 2175039 Details
Epoch: 100 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2176424 epoch_slot_no: 16424 block_no: 2174937 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1172 time: 2019-02-09 16:59:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe8d287eef824e8d88a8d09bb9b30c42cd8f7e987d62463c3b0f9bd4b0111f0a1Block Operator
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