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 2159891 Details
Epoch: 100 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2161276 epoch_slot_no: 1276 block_no: 2159789 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1575 time: 2019-02-06 04:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xab953f126e12b56d4e71b8d4094d648f9ef2b98a6fa98d246a3ae5a0f5f4df4bBlock Operator
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