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 2150493 Details
Epoch: 99 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2151878 epoch_slot_no: 13478 block_no: 2150392 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1357 time: 2019-02-04 00:37:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6afb521979ca24d123482fa972cd953dd8e0c69b246516c476b4db3b40af9dc4Block Operator
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