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 2150183 Details
Epoch: 99 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2151568 epoch_slot_no: 13168 block_no: 2150082 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 995 time: 2019-02-03 22:54:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf638199e090637132985f905ee2efbbaa7a760122c8b4367f1c1b0eea2511fabBlock Operator
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