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 2166611 Details
Epoch: 100 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2167996 epoch_slot_no: 7996 block_no: 2166509 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 956 time: 2019-02-07 18:10:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe2c0a69dfe38c12c84a053c7653a17a7f684a8e8a2b88877e4c8de9256ba9a3cBlock Operator
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