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 2167743 Details
Epoch: 100 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2169128 epoch_slot_no: 9128 block_no: 2167641 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1518 time: 2019-02-08 00:27:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa09f4722227b4b3793841b99b1e255d3d895a5460f9002e8d0da9910d0930903Block Operator
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