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 2156079 Details
Epoch: 99 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2157464 epoch_slot_no: 19064 block_no: 2155978 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1030 time: 2019-02-05 07:39:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x84ece07466030ed2ded11ff9b1095de4c13777d0c6b291620ea97c91b406c4a5Block Operator
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