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 2153513 Details
Epoch: 99 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2154898 epoch_slot_no: 16498 block_no: 2153412 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 987 time: 2019-02-04 17:24:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9e607fcef2b397ddfd21801d4dd36eb1d4fc7060cc391c293657ba205b2ac73cBlock Operator
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