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 2156291 Details
Epoch: 99 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2157676 epoch_slot_no: 19276 block_no: 2156190 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1362 time: 2019-02-05 08:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7df4072fd721aa8b1e7f157b999cb944b793d842a0052e0b2eeca929a76df219Block Operator
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