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 2160203 Details
Epoch: 100 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2161588 epoch_slot_no: 1588 block_no: 2160101 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1443 time: 2019-02-06 06:34:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2764f185442c301616954c1e59badac24995afa2b58a24ff177e522e99b40103Block Operator
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