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 2165727 Details
Epoch: 100 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2167112 epoch_slot_no: 7112 block_no: 2165625 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1216 time: 2019-02-07 13:15:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x40341060c78ddd7b7dcd7bc659676b17429680de017cc8e0f9f431e3d47563e2Block Operator
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