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 2154029 Details
Epoch: 99 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2155414 epoch_slot_no: 17014 block_no: 2153928 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 987 time: 2019-02-04 20:16:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe04f54666df7ea027be14c27153a1d3366c5872ded2520c6eba6d001dd3595fcBlock Operator
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