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 2161229 Details
Epoch: 100 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2162614 epoch_slot_no: 2614 block_no: 2161127 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1029 time: 2019-02-06 12:16:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6fd3b8f5bdd7670808e346b9d986628c6e214dc1d3436da14d567e1ecb1abe3aBlock Operator
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