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 2177612 Details
Epoch: 100 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2178997 epoch_slot_no: 18997 block_no: 2177510 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1030 time: 2019-02-10 07:17:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1418dd6f194b5edf753ca3db879c767835a6a4fa89007ea5ed48e5e2cf78ef92Block Operator
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