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 2163591 Details
Epoch: 100 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2164976 epoch_slot_no: 4976 block_no: 2163489 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1327 time: 2019-02-07 01:23:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x123a5998881a10ef3a1a7f25359a73773d7bc5441e3d4f8352eceef45ed200afBlock Operator
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