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 2153070 Details
Epoch: 99 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2154455 epoch_slot_no: 16055 block_no: 2152969 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 995 time: 2019-02-04 14:56:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbc6cd74bcd31c53651be73ddd58b5cab93084729dc677b58bd0eeba2ea41e0f6Block Operator
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