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 2163711 Details
Epoch: 100 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2165096 epoch_slot_no: 5096 block_no: 2163609 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1172 time: 2019-02-07 02:03:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6437bd8125222a964c45a469342aaa57759e87afc8f53f23b331b44daa3d502fBlock Operator
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