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 2175278 Details
Epoch: 100 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2176663 epoch_slot_no: 16663 block_no: 2175176 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 991 time: 2019-02-09 18:19:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8fb4e1b7629a5c43141b3b08fb5be45b69308b002a75845c3ac8d5e9266ab38cBlock Operator
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