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 2173777 Details
Epoch: 100 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2175162 epoch_slot_no: 15162 block_no: 2173675 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 958 time: 2019-02-09 09:58:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3e3c0fbad4d7551cd8861675ea4acfde0425a4314e3bf1d2e7aed170238d726dBlock Operator
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