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 2176579 Details
Epoch: 100 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2177964 epoch_slot_no: 17964 block_no: 2176477 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1030 time: 2019-02-10 01:32:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x092145de593bbca6956c2d2e248fe7c10d38f16befcd87f6067253b6500e0502Block Operator
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