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 2177352 Details
Epoch: 100 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2178737 epoch_slot_no: 18737 block_no: 2177250 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2648 time: 2019-02-10 05:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x31f5edd78509bd8f45f8de56dc23c54b461b7b31e95cd81546eeea96f6419349Block Operator
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