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 2154203 Details
Epoch: 99 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2155588 epoch_slot_no: 17188 block_no: 2154102 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1434 time: 2019-02-04 21:14:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x11253a9f9fcf3bbabe1d8912259a62a1eadd3e84537302ae63bab21db6a3a7cfBlock Operator
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