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 2151093 Details
Epoch: 99 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2152478 epoch_slot_no: 14078 block_no: 2150992 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 991 time: 2019-02-04 03:57:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xcd7b796b807185bf0e836f09be2479f006b765e51a65292a1f59391e0310fffbBlock Operator
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