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 2177131 Details
Epoch: 100 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2178516 epoch_slot_no: 18516 block_no: 2177029 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1112 time: 2019-02-10 04:36:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb980f76a7e99189b7bfd53bec9dec72cfa5b0031982074d1a9f7fc2f8e53039cBlock Operator
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