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 2176452 Details
Epoch: 100 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2177837 epoch_slot_no: 17837 block_no: 2176350 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1299 time: 2019-02-10 00:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xab7763c4ba24a414b0e5d8892f12b63dba9a4786f5f242e188f1559b71ac27f3Block Operator
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