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 2177184 Details
Epoch: 100 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2178569 epoch_slot_no: 18569 block_no: 2177082 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1211 time: 2019-02-10 04:54:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xdbcb5ceb6156a53152cc78cecc8d0d4481b17e15dcedfb7d457cc39b3c268ab7Block Operator
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