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 2176760 Details
Epoch: 100 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2178145 epoch_slot_no: 18145 block_no: 2176658 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1030 time: 2019-02-10 02:33:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xad12996b5f7ad892c568039e38c0cb52a687050c24d70ee9296fb185735ddf51Block Operator
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