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 2162624 Details
Epoch: 100 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2164009 epoch_slot_no: 4009 block_no: 2162522 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1390 time: 2019-02-06 20:01:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3a2f434c9469754cf3e203b7d22fa21e5527856dd59d769ce5d8bf869cb0810dBlock Operator
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