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 2176525 Details
Epoch: 100 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2177910 epoch_slot_no: 17910 block_no: 2176423 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1030 time: 2019-02-10 01:14:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9e5611fa076f8fa0f3faf4b7766b66e2f02adb3a0b2e2c4a67b74bc51f7f3741Block Operator
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