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 2161253 Details
Epoch: 100 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2162638 epoch_slot_no: 2638 block_no: 2161151 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1119 time: 2019-02-06 12:24:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x71372c41ae95eef6cfb113666e4a199d51b14d52f8b02c760116ce3e20903fd8Block Operator
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