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 2175889 Details
Epoch: 100 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2177274 epoch_slot_no: 17274 block_no: 2175787 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2073 time: 2019-02-09 21:42:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x933601b600f248ee01fbfb1c0e23988286926638683f16c42c4fe5a9d58c3f9fBlock Operator
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