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 2175323 Details
Epoch: 100 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2176708 epoch_slot_no: 16708 block_no: 2175221 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1345 time: 2019-02-09 18:34:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd97387cd4328d7bf8ef0fd3b80b8dabf3c047143b764e7aa3fa062934f1fe7aeBlock Operator
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