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 2161542 Details
Epoch: 100 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2162927 epoch_slot_no: 2927 block_no: 2161440 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1206 time: 2019-02-06 14:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe6397a783b1f9b64f604190eb9521ff5288ec4272adf0d5a4c338218c0f71ec5Block Operator
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