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 2168644 Details
Epoch: 100 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2170029 epoch_slot_no: 10029 block_no: 2168542 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1243 time: 2019-02-08 05:27:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xcefe56daea57de005612e87720ba15e839a1e2c0a8bb31635fead169abf038a8Block Operator
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