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 2154302 Details
Epoch: 99 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2155687 epoch_slot_no: 17287 block_no: 2154201 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1030 time: 2019-02-04 21:47:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6ec26679fd91b31959e417437858a7f4ea6ae1a3eebe05d11e8d25d45fd25ed6Block Operator
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