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 2175710 Details
Epoch: 100 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2177095 epoch_slot_no: 17095 block_no: 2175608 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1168 time: 2019-02-09 20:43:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x49f1652162a02722b376926840e07a7032029a81d6077b9e1966426db09e3b1fBlock Operator
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