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 2175746 Details
Epoch: 100 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2177131 epoch_slot_no: 17131 block_no: 2175644 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1635 time: 2019-02-09 20:55:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x74f5ceb8d6bb87cbb29ef5568f35a8530dd137591cc55287d50c8d79fe2b5064Block Operator
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