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 2153790 Details
Epoch: 99 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2155175 epoch_slot_no: 16775 block_no: 2153689 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1298 time: 2019-02-04 18:56:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd40863d2de6e0ec1e40897b1a391035f203c83dab101c1e345091b4fce4f7737Block Operator
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