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 2151283 Details
Epoch: 99 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2152668 epoch_slot_no: 14268 block_no: 2151182 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 995 time: 2019-02-04 05:00:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x121ed3ec8d002c4a77582109a86c7ec820fd4d6f6f5243f632c4de7b0a36dd20Block Operator
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