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 2160995 Details
Epoch: 100 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2162380 epoch_slot_no: 2380 block_no: 2160893 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1214 time: 2019-02-06 10:58:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3731e838ccc1fe9fdabc794331a4f56018a8485017a30f5bbd41e221982314ebBlock Operator
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