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 2153773 Details
Epoch: 99 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2155158 epoch_slot_no: 16758 block_no: 2153672 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1176 time: 2019-02-04 18:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0f9f29340e456882b75e76727c5ba70a1c0d013a0123f3be0cad89b6fe32c157Block Operator
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