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 2175540 Details
Epoch: 100 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2176925 epoch_slot_no: 16925 block_no: 2175438 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 958 time: 2019-02-09 19:46:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1b2688e6e3237b3644fa46c1bd0698faf5fcda46ee90ddfd526c67c58b8c58e8Block Operator
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