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 2159905 Details
Epoch: 100 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2161290 epoch_slot_no: 1290 block_no: 2159803 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1119 time: 2019-02-06 04:54:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x97b47d838e79ae42c4acc1ba189ee04e2915bdb98e3a8628c186d82abcdc5d16Block Operator
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