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 2153353 Details
Epoch: 99 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2154738 epoch_slot_no: 16338 block_no: 2153252 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 991 time: 2019-02-04 16:30:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x529bb8413fa443fc02f602af3c6fc7f8cca01e134cf187e0098b197ce2e9dafeBlock Operator
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