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 2153576 Details
Epoch: 99 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2154961 epoch_slot_no: 16561 block_no: 2153475 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1692 time: 2019-02-04 17:45:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6e3f4aef33a1a2122656ad2c4350f50abc2c496b65ea1ef9dfc7938f2c88a279Block Operator
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