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 2162065 Details
Epoch: 100 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2163450 epoch_slot_no: 3450 block_no: 2161963 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1328 time: 2019-02-06 16:54:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc6009af1759f9edaa4bcb23a61722d547bbfb9e4a4764f56e4865232ccdb92f3Block Operator
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