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 2175238 Details
Epoch: 100 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2176623 epoch_slot_no: 16623 block_no: 2175136 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 991 time: 2019-02-09 18:05:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x36295fd5a24a6dfbb9a6d45ff10d8d0d49a3721aa33b96f50fd29b153efa6436Block Operator
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