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 2154072 Details
Epoch: 99 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2155457 epoch_slot_no: 17057 block_no: 2153971 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1942 time: 2019-02-04 20:30:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd27c35b244d78ce654d3df2609d730e16c1b0d128ca679922da188e207523a6dBlock Operator
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