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 2154746 Details
Epoch: 99 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2156131 epoch_slot_no: 17731 block_no: 2154645 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1026 time: 2019-02-05 00:15:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd3c2bdc8f22e88fc9c0662cb82b1354c1dab2d8403ab7c0d7c987b795f64323fBlock Operator
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