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 2166194 Details
Epoch: 100 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2167579 epoch_slot_no: 7579 block_no: 2166092 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 995 time: 2019-02-07 15:51:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfe4f2e048348aa14fd16fa58ff44bdc0bce36f5b10ffb90c0a3e9f735f9559cbBlock Operator
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