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 2156106 Details
Epoch: 99 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2157491 epoch_slot_no: 19091 block_no: 2156005 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 997 time: 2019-02-05 07:48:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe21056ec6eadb2e4b1af6130e4c609fba1824a6bcd0ead1dcfc12d1bf486d9d4Block Operator
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