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 2154852 Details
Epoch: 99 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2156237 epoch_slot_no: 17837 block_no: 2154751 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2200 time: 2019-02-05 00:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd6ba1d7079aeb15f15c43cfa7d4474d2331d3eef03f6036a7a2f2923681b0691Block Operator
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