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 2163057 Details
Epoch: 100 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2164442 epoch_slot_no: 4442 block_no: 2162955 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 995 time: 2019-02-06 22:25:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x49a959f89efc5676d95125d925a5079cbb5b9a97e6b2732241132320d270fea2Block Operator
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