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 2175188 Details
Epoch: 100 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2176573 epoch_slot_no: 16573 block_no: 2175086 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1352 time: 2019-02-09 17:49:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x609f3162479ff5a010409d23a210c307df3398c8b7b2c47c41b8c50a3b4af0d3Block Operator
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