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 2166114 Details
Epoch: 100 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2167499 epoch_slot_no: 7499 block_no: 2166012 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 995 time: 2019-02-07 15:24:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd36325e50bc6dd27622f5cb0c97437642c59db61c419ee3176b381fc0c15da58Block Operator
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