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 2161965 Details
Epoch: 100 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2163350 epoch_slot_no: 3350 block_no: 2161863 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2227 time: 2019-02-06 16:21:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4f5df0f5e382342472b9d51c933109d4723df10e9885dedc9dce6b1ec65174e9Block Operator
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