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 2177372 Details
Epoch: 100 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2178757 epoch_slot_no: 18757 block_no: 2177270 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1388 time: 2019-02-10 05:57:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd395b06b77e5898bb7ab3bb72e67b78b02d0b91cd3e26df61a4417abe60d46baBlock Operator
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