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 2154465 Details
Epoch: 99 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2155850 epoch_slot_no: 17450 block_no: 2154364 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1207 time: 2019-02-04 22:41:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa82c27463bb6fc714257e77be033eb04dc99e28b4f1300acb5a428d39609c2b0Block Operator
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