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 2153201 Details
Epoch: 99 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2154586 epoch_slot_no: 16186 block_no: 2153100 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1532 time: 2019-02-04 15:40:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x89f56287248c6a1cd292609bdfdd27c6ca708abb97d66de8a6e6653139ac8b24Block Operator
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