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 2177641 Details
Epoch: 100 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2179026 epoch_slot_no: 19026 block_no: 2177539 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1030 time: 2019-02-10 07:26:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf4f5adf8a158e2fb6ada4fdef15a2175146af8fe3041873b01d5cf3c77ca460cBlock Operator
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