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 2151033 Details
Epoch: 99 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2152418 epoch_slot_no: 14018 block_no: 2150932 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1139 time: 2019-02-04 03:37:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x412df9747c605e3f55ea49fb4a656477f6b12caa2cb6253e373e2dbac1c09356Block Operator
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