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 2160657 Details
Epoch: 100 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2162042 epoch_slot_no: 2042 block_no: 2160555 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1320 time: 2019-02-06 09:05:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfda3ce0d1d4d3bf269828a4ee20b9e0b68ee2b4e53b4c2de71448f982d7745f2Block Operator
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