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 2155784 Details
Epoch: 99 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2157169 epoch_slot_no: 18769 block_no: 2155683 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1024 time: 2019-02-05 06:01:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xef76bdb5c6e28d1bb460023567dea7d4f81be8b02beb78d981b83a75254d0415Block Operator
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