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 2155361 Details
Epoch: 99 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2156746 epoch_slot_no: 18346 block_no: 2155260 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1752 time: 2019-02-05 03:40:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4e7b54e021a3c1188fb3419d9ed893139499465f188f3a296fadd986906cea9dBlock Operator
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