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 2153213 Details
Epoch: 99 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2154598 epoch_slot_no: 16198 block_no: 2153112 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1529 time: 2019-02-04 15:44:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4428a68a569c0d6b12aee5318ae893761aac51fc39ed68a5c4e68a0bf712873eBlock Operator
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