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 2175371 Details
Epoch: 100 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2176756 epoch_slot_no: 16756 block_no: 2175269 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1668 time: 2019-02-09 18:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7bf61d7e9c1758b37a6555fc6f9609f56b7e367a575bd9a9aa6afda1d7825726Block Operator
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