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 2163162 Details
Epoch: 100 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2164547 epoch_slot_no: 4547 block_no: 2163060 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 991 time: 2019-02-06 23:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6edf22d27e42cc152752c69dd9f8aa2832dcd43b05d2b0c7e1e91e2f29e1bfe5Block Operator
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