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 2175352 Details
Epoch: 100 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2176737 epoch_slot_no: 16737 block_no: 2175250 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 995 time: 2019-02-09 18:43:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x83b2078389701294c7bd8deba639dce4734f740f7ee8d9161d38b8fb03083b3cBlock Operator
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