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 2176605 Details
Epoch: 100 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2177990 epoch_slot_no: 17990 block_no: 2176503 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1026 time: 2019-02-10 01:41:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc6281e7aabe7d8f86f9ad00e97c1fe454c02318fc45fac64bd70a2a13b0e9200Block Operator
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