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 2161765 Details
Epoch: 100 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2163150 epoch_slot_no: 3150 block_no: 2161663 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1357 time: 2019-02-06 15:14:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xacc072dbdff84840024da7c3aeafb2cbc3d411e1a579616319d22616479c19a1Block Operator
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