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 2175764 Details
Epoch: 100 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2177149 epoch_slot_no: 17149 block_no: 2175662 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3887 time: 2019-02-09 21:01:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x44f6b0e8c5b61042ddcc71f4cea1afc9a791dbf1f177605850be5c4be6cd3dceBlock Operator
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