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 2151697 Details
Epoch: 99 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2153082 epoch_slot_no: 14682 block_no: 2151596 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1044 time: 2019-02-04 07:18:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0bb31b943dfdf1379fad795a54b9747a4bcb07577ce68ab05e4de3946d72df15Block Operator
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