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 2151826 Details
Epoch: 99 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2153211 epoch_slot_no: 14811 block_no: 2151725 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 995 time: 2019-02-04 08:01:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2e6d3b0f2852168336d957680523f606168f3cdb2b54500974befc9118f6bf71Block Operator
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