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 2153772 Details
Epoch: 99 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2155157 epoch_slot_no: 16757 block_no: 2153671 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1701 time: 2019-02-04 18:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x358ef7d25be0bc93405049e0e12ba7639d2af47ed002c56d2be83d2e8f612c33Block Operator
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