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 2153158 Details
Epoch: 99 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2154543 epoch_slot_no: 16143 block_no: 2153057 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 995 time: 2019-02-04 15:25:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x39981b580eede7f3378ac7554a5159d4e96f0c1e3288d5cdde4fd20b5fe9bdc0Block Operator
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