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 2153659 Details
Epoch: 99 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2155044 epoch_slot_no: 16644 block_no: 2153558 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1852 time: 2019-02-04 18:12:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5af7c7a1e35401db198f0c0ebf6bd36e887dd26626b18b0d3d25358c975095a7Block Operator
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