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 2161236 Details
Epoch: 100 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2162621 epoch_slot_no: 2621 block_no: 2161134 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1111 time: 2019-02-06 12:18:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5f8310321447a5993c86b6af9d41b3531615b0b74be9a0d0177d3ad25fbf1597Block Operator
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