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 2176183 Details
Epoch: 100 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2177568 epoch_slot_no: 17568 block_no: 2176081 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 989 time: 2019-02-09 23:20:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x28de3de9896985df4f01332835ff83019f17e02abd5f51071321cb8bfff88826Block Operator
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