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 2155782 Details
Epoch: 99 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2157167 epoch_slot_no: 18767 block_no: 2155681 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1480 time: 2019-02-05 06:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xac170c3fba376e33380a424194207e011d6c20aa865d80dbc366d6077862b702Block Operator
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