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 2153505 Details
Epoch: 99 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2154890 epoch_slot_no: 16490 block_no: 2153404 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1344 time: 2019-02-04 17:21:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3888073db3d92ff7ba753d92a33237d752b70a9003ec4f205a0fa7eaea4fc495Block Operator
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