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 2153487 Details
Epoch: 99 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2154872 epoch_slot_no: 16472 block_no: 2153386 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 987 time: 2019-02-04 17:15:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5fadb1ab82a17f83b15535f31afe271bfcccf4d19caffd9ffb3e22b6e1fbab81Block Operator
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