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 2159833 Details
Epoch: 100 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2161218 epoch_slot_no: 1218 block_no: 2159731 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1029 time: 2019-02-06 04:30:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xdeb69b24b34dcf3656e37387e6358da38fb314deb2019b96da1e8be7fe9d8e15Block Operator
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