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 2166524 Details
Epoch: 100 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2167909 epoch_slot_no: 7909 block_no: 2166422 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 987 time: 2019-02-07 17:41:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa28459c2e5d1ade9d304c6146c3ffdd427e41350d26da010aaa3dfe913a6950cBlock Operator
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