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 2153081 Details
Epoch: 99 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2154466 epoch_slot_no: 16066 block_no: 2152980 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1529 time: 2019-02-04 15:00:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa22719cfd7e6c2f87b0fd72e21fea6588de3823e978794a25e0eec33a93d66b3Block Operator
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