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 2159508 Details
Epoch: 100 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2160893 epoch_slot_no: 893 block_no: 2159406 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1135 time: 2019-02-06 02:42:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2461d62b1dcf52fd885c76565605fc6fc6e46cb10baf2c4b0e0e3ea7cf1dd3a2Block Operator
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