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 2160955 Details
Epoch: 100 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2162340 epoch_slot_no: 2340 block_no: 2160853 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1254 time: 2019-02-06 10:44:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb3ef6e7f548f58c3e8471007bc3919ab6ece50aa34574943202785ca03fd7255Block Operator
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