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 2161267 Details
Epoch: 100 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2162652 epoch_slot_no: 2652 block_no: 2161165 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1210 time: 2019-02-06 12:28:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe90f5ddc966726bb049d956d4a4fd786e714618c25f6ce3d0a28627d50bcbca8Block Operator
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