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 2153373 Details
Epoch: 99 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2154758 epoch_slot_no: 16358 block_no: 2153272 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 987 time: 2019-02-04 16:37:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x32b747af120b5e6421f714abb0e2b22616e52ea8b1de7ea219efa17d4acba172Block Operator
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