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 2175121 Details
Epoch: 100 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2176506 epoch_slot_no: 16506 block_no: 2175019 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2409 time: 2019-02-09 17:26:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x23371fc58e060e7903edb41155634dd39784856124e93eca4f66d48726b8c817Block Operator
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