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 2154187 Details
Epoch: 99 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2155572 epoch_slot_no: 17172 block_no: 2154086 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1159 time: 2019-02-04 21:08:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x235f6d429601b0ead156d554c7dbb7c48b99fc32a5041faa7fc34f7e723ba0b7Block Operator
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