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 2151282 Details
Epoch: 99 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2152667 epoch_slot_no: 14267 block_no: 2151181 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 991 time: 2019-02-04 05:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xae76d2e6336e44188505071c456c58c8b8e4b5162f69ee46b06a6aff2d86185cBlock Operator
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