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 2176677 Details
Epoch: 100 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2178062 epoch_slot_no: 18062 block_no: 2176575 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 989 time: 2019-02-10 02:05:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xab370bbc01fc66ab70b2e8f0a01f23bba4effe12d9b9397ddb6704323f2a28d0Block Operator
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