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 2159171 Details
Epoch: 100 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2160556 epoch_slot_no: 556 block_no: 2159069 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1210 time: 2019-02-06 00:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1c074597f92b6f8e2649f101b637c4ef36ae49035b4f941f63e7ce29b8c34c8bBlock Operator
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