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 2154314 Details
Epoch: 99 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2155699 epoch_slot_no: 17299 block_no: 2154213 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1211 time: 2019-02-04 21:51:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0dcb042b979ce8b808e87a1127aaddf8d4a20b30bd773c1d9cc14c0b6572446aBlock Operator
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