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 2176148 Details
Epoch: 100 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2177533 epoch_slot_no: 17533 block_no: 2176046 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1736 time: 2019-02-09 23:09:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7a9f4acea76ad9552734db6f452633bda7af1fa2b7dedb16e1030becdc6163b5Block Operator
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