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 2150556 Details
Epoch: 99 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2151941 epoch_slot_no: 13541 block_no: 2150455 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1053 time: 2019-02-04 00:58:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfedaeeca22f6977d7fae8336174f079d5aba823a780eb26c59cc41d745df2e69Block Operator
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