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 2155228 Details
Epoch: 99 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2156613 epoch_slot_no: 18213 block_no: 2155127 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1030 time: 2019-02-05 02:55:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x58fe003344369b797c8ac53dca311cfa0d28d47a0a9684cdbfd66f00a4d1f61fBlock Operator
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