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 2164275 Details
Epoch: 100 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2165660 epoch_slot_no: 5660 block_no: 2164173 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1044 time: 2019-02-07 05:11:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa3a09cf47b5276345bddb7b62b4976ea264f5704e49ef6aa33ace011a799632fBlock Operator
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