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 2175642 Details
Epoch: 100 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2177027 epoch_slot_no: 17027 block_no: 2175540 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 987 time: 2019-02-09 20:20:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x50ee94e260e7ae4b37ce4bcc42b02784b3fc568ec1a77191e7974d4c2458d8adBlock Operator
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