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 2160294 Details
Epoch: 100 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2161679 epoch_slot_no: 1679 block_no: 2160192 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1033 time: 2019-02-06 07:04:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5be06ac6680bbe6ece9f619c259cd33b15b6e40d9c061d6ea46138314f8e9547Block Operator
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