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 2153435 Details
Epoch: 99 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2154820 epoch_slot_no: 16420 block_no: 2153334 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 987 time: 2019-02-04 16:58:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xee3577947b100590fab90487378d67ec54c2b6a1216d6b680c56eabeea9064bdBlock Operator
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