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 2160892 Details
Epoch: 100 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2162277 epoch_slot_no: 2277 block_no: 2160790 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1082 time: 2019-02-06 10:23:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3ee0b22ebe1ab2d42b61a01c0b506682aa4aed70840be63d0c067564d55345f6Block Operator
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