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 2167634 Details
Epoch: 100 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2169019 epoch_slot_no: 9019 block_no: 2167532 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1022 time: 2019-02-07 23:51:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9d480dc5d97602aee4b861216809e8797617e0c7fc2f747a20e34e078219cf4fBlock Operator
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