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 2176202 Details
Epoch: 100 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2177587 epoch_slot_no: 17587 block_no: 2176100 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1079 time: 2019-02-09 23:27:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9cd649e75b6890ab9e4caf65b18474cbb4f5a8ae056a77d0bfcc76d691ab7a6dBlock Operator
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