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 2160102 Details
Epoch: 100 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2161487 epoch_slot_no: 1487 block_no: 2160000 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1930 time: 2019-02-06 06:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9583b0a282664beaa0819e1944aa8b2c871bf17fc10e894f4553312d9cd612b0Block Operator
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