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 2162198 Details
Epoch: 100 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2163583 epoch_slot_no: 3583 block_no: 2162096 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1460 time: 2019-02-06 17:39:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd9561f94c97033653065a14f4ed90f2b22bac3b303d3d365ba589402412e9f6cBlock Operator
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