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 2156135 Details
Epoch: 99 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2157520 epoch_slot_no: 19120 block_no: 2156034 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1022 time: 2019-02-05 07:58:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc8521bedb789be080b0c3a82de92b1b56c6716c6f0f2bee921f8445cc2daa7cbBlock Operator
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