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 2161799 Details
Epoch: 100 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2163184 epoch_slot_no: 3184 block_no: 2161697 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1197 time: 2019-02-06 15:26:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa4edb508b4a5d957d1840ca7e06a148a33d52eddf8eb2832335898e4b72489e6Block Operator
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