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 2175052 Details
Epoch: 100 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2176437 epoch_slot_no: 16437 block_no: 2174950 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1170 time: 2019-02-09 17:03:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x60a19428798b63d464ea71d16f79683e579ac29a003364075fbdc0f13c100d2dBlock Operator
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