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 2165292 Details
Epoch: 100 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2166677 epoch_slot_no: 6677 block_no: 2165190 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2436 time: 2019-02-07 10:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x14ac63e5209bd4e51e7b76b3a9e9ee3a22e0bde0df72d5fdbb95fb01ef080e29Block Operator
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