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 2166012 Details
Epoch: 100 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2167397 epoch_slot_no: 7397 block_no: 2165910 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2794 time: 2019-02-07 14:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x423096f2ac3c4f05df08804ce6fada53a97027fb80dea1e4df86eff338267a4eBlock Operator
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