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 2154132 Details
Epoch: 99 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2155517 epoch_slot_no: 17117 block_no: 2154031 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2056 time: 2019-02-04 20:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x70226ebbbc409717ef869acedf4084df2f1f6674090a1355c677c97f625b204dBlock Operator
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