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 2163607 Details
Epoch: 100 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2164992 epoch_slot_no: 4992 block_no: 2163505 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1163 time: 2019-02-07 01:28:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3bfb46bb000d9f39d3afc12191acb2de8836c952be2aab123a9be0c35e892ee7Block Operator
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