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 2161849 Details
Epoch: 100 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2163234 epoch_slot_no: 3234 block_no: 2161747 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1283 time: 2019-02-06 15:42:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x36b612f99d2ce59f2c180340bfe1481ffa6076d9e1bb2220f6f8a651bb70ad48Block Operator
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