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 2160408 Details
Epoch: 100 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2161793 epoch_slot_no: 1793 block_no: 2160306 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1361 time: 2019-02-06 07:42:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9ca0897c19c7e65345697abe98c44048d7f94586968e3853cc1621a6b8172ddbBlock Operator
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