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 2155666 Details
Epoch: 99 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2157051 epoch_slot_no: 18651 block_no: 2155565 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 944 time: 2019-02-05 05:21:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x65029b140fa15ef7cdcea44b7171684ba4cb99a3f77b4f16c3b56f0503422320Block Operator
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