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 2158982 Details
Epoch: 100 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2160367 epoch_slot_no: 367 block_no: 2158880 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1033 time: 2019-02-05 23:47:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa98b2fba3443b0261db4788e669e1824b240f0deb863755ffd48e3b2715beebbBlock Operator
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