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 2177517 Details
Epoch: 100 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2178902 epoch_slot_no: 18902 block_no: 2177415 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1030 time: 2019-02-10 06:45:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x78d242e117db7584070d784df056c572469912cf925d3a81b76fbd707da5ad27Block Operator
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