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 2164782 Details
Epoch: 100 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2166167 epoch_slot_no: 6167 block_no: 2164680 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1352 time: 2019-02-07 08:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9847fb410a9b16b42fec575f858c44cfd552ae69c4aa0402125c2a68f638b58aBlock Operator
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