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 2176092 Details
Epoch: 100 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2177477 epoch_slot_no: 17477 block_no: 2175990 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3207 time: 2019-02-09 22:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x138f3c809d868ab26ce8e5bfe9d1a1c9382b4b697747a7a8217bb356713dfbe8Block Operator
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