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 2176406 Details
Epoch: 100 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2177791 epoch_slot_no: 17791 block_no: 2176304 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1030 time: 2019-02-10 00:35:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xdfcf5871f7e5458768b39d0aae5e09d011aaaa1322a8118df00422a978f0e647Block Operator
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