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 2155962 Details
Epoch: 99 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2157347 epoch_slot_no: 18947 block_no: 2155861 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3181 time: 2019-02-05 07:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd3b7ce002b01116427d1452b6524871da2011a0e9fae43b469b1c7bd80d60d6dBlock Operator
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