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 2159403 Details
Epoch: 100 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2160788 epoch_slot_no: 788 block_no: 2159301 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1029 time: 2019-02-06 02:07:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x82d73c8456bd7c1ea521c21c9b9f0b8faf2060b3be530c932f6c2ff5b7b2000dBlock Operator
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