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 2175968 Details
Epoch: 100 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2177353 epoch_slot_no: 17353 block_no: 2175866 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1026 time: 2019-02-09 22:09:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb2725863253a081710d5f1ac9ea6644710e180b1e15b9631f5a316a0b699fc2eBlock Operator
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