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 2151242 Details
Epoch: 99 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2152627 epoch_slot_no: 14227 block_no: 2151141 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1348 time: 2019-02-04 04:47:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5094819c1f9fdd51d9bb427686d3b1782e77f6285dad6fb20928d3b7852f0e00Block Operator
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