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 2162772 Details
Epoch: 100 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2164157 epoch_slot_no: 4157 block_no: 2162670 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1929 time: 2019-02-06 20:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1eba6c6e80191e5260a7935a577f73a97d70f4acd940a97a2aad5ff1e634ebdfBlock Operator
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