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 2176091 Details
Epoch: 100 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2177476 epoch_slot_no: 17476 block_no: 2175989 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1026 time: 2019-02-09 22:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x61af92303356b4c3bee9cd2c5c74ff07f36dbe851f7a07c273d6ed27dfe874d5Block Operator
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