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 2159937 Details
Epoch: 100 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2161322 epoch_slot_no: 1322 block_no: 2159835 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1119 time: 2019-02-06 05:05:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1f6df8601fa1686652c2ca0f5e6ba21380f55101d80e54f973f93b10440da7bfBlock Operator
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