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 2163852 Details
Epoch: 100 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2165237 epoch_slot_no: 5237 block_no: 2163750 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2404 time: 2019-02-07 02:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9826187fbe9637ae8653c78d55269fa550784da98af11228f078cff94c31fdbaBlock Operator
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