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 2175234 Details
Epoch: 100 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2176619 epoch_slot_no: 16619 block_no: 2175132 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 991 time: 2019-02-09 18:04:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x00d069109461532959f24c984d81701f0c79c4dff2c4dc15054b004479a8ec84Block Operator
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