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 2176307 Details
Epoch: 100 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2177692 epoch_slot_no: 17692 block_no: 2176205 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 6996 time: 2019-02-10 00:02:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa091e687d0f3884387e76ac8aea026e1bc40b7cd7b3156d83f94083f2083b64aBlock Operator
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