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 2153867 Details
Epoch: 99 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2155252 epoch_slot_no: 16852 block_no: 2153766 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 987 time: 2019-02-04 19:22:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9a1808d829a449681fbd6f01d18d69cfec309d8894051daa787177105a58f9b2Block Operator
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