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 2177922 Details
Epoch: 100 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2179307 epoch_slot_no: 19307 block_no: 2177820 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1023 time: 2019-02-10 09:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1e9c9e3ee53655eb94e02faec8094ed7e879ecaaa0a2861ea2d7f520c7d848edBlock Operator
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