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 2154056 Details
Epoch: 99 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2155441 epoch_slot_no: 17041 block_no: 2153955 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1130 time: 2019-02-04 20:25:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb4c3a79a90f674d7296199a2aa165f8e39b003f439ffc47725dd0911335b8e1cBlock Operator
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