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 2153111 Details
Epoch: 99 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2154496 epoch_slot_no: 16096 block_no: 2153010 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 987 time: 2019-02-04 15:10:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfa1cd52e5b2ce2732739edf6d042dc6eb099a707ef1759ec82587b07331b4a1aBlock Operator
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