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 2153247 Details
Epoch: 99 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2154632 epoch_slot_no: 16232 block_no: 2153146 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 987 time: 2019-02-04 15:55:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x31c1ee469cc7e0e85a987423d483f5fe9bb4ce29c064eb839f63baeaa4c2f933Block Operator
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