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 2154813 Details
Epoch: 99 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2156198 epoch_slot_no: 17798 block_no: 2154712 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 997 time: 2019-02-05 00:37:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x96e34c0fdca9befc9d487919350a7093a0b6a3c3d296964f3ccaf8d1625a0579Block Operator
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