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 2168434 Details
Epoch: 100 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2169819 epoch_slot_no: 9819 block_no: 2168332 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1026 time: 2019-02-08 04:17:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x660096880df2ca2479b499d46433afb87466ae36105204484b9b36139c3ec671Block Operator
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