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 2176753 Details
Epoch: 100 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2178138 epoch_slot_no: 18138 block_no: 2176651 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1392 time: 2019-02-10 02:30:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7439e26bb59e27630f05539b869fbbb77f11878edaae0332d90be4bc908872d3Block Operator
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