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 2167388 Details
Epoch: 100 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2168773 epoch_slot_no: 8773 block_no: 2167286 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1030 time: 2019-02-07 22:29:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9af3513e37b13eda2f6b0fd6026861713e1db7165ace39a6208ce753f0ab98f7Block Operator
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