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 2166530 Details
Epoch: 100 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2167915 epoch_slot_no: 7915 block_no: 2166428 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1262 time: 2019-02-07 17:43:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0e249d353d42eb9b01560a4580895eef28232767483f97040628c09aa458e478Block Operator
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