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 2167591 Details
Epoch: 100 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2168976 epoch_slot_no: 8976 block_no: 2167489 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1387 time: 2019-02-07 23:36:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x860734beb67854637b6507386d91af2a286447716b9e83bb099af0cae3904283Block Operator
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