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 2164102 Details
Epoch: 100 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2165487 epoch_slot_no: 5487 block_no: 2164000 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1430 time: 2019-02-07 04:13:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xcc7a0f0df2725e251c1e508bd84cf2e24a36fb39b27b306006a54ed00bd92f31Block Operator
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