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 2176632 Details
Epoch: 100Number of transactions in block: 2
slot_no: 2178017
epoch_slot_no: 18017
block_no: 2176530
slot_leader_id: 7
size: 2296
time: 2019-02-10 01:50:31
proto_major: 0
proto_minor: 2
hash: \x8929332c0d752a44202add8b5b8b498c4531e29b419e9ed36475cea961c069e5
Block Operator
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