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 2154882 Details
Epoch: 99 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2156267 epoch_slot_no: 17867 block_no: 2154781 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1469 time: 2019-02-05 01:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb00880730dc066a709451ae44c0b1f8f2058ec53ec2a8764bbdae11bab9ea84bBlock Operator
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