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 2177726 Details
Epoch: 100 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2179111 epoch_slot_no: 19111 block_no: 2177624 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1469 time: 2019-02-10 07:55:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbc7063123366752f6591a598427bea47623aa17e23d9b44d74961f5ffefa7ef1Block Operator
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