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 2175232 Details
Epoch: 100 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2176617 epoch_slot_no: 16617 block_no: 2175130 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 989 time: 2019-02-09 18:03:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2236e3a28199db0095bcd239a0b11e078d8af5f2d6913ff7028c81f06f229032Block Operator
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