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 2156507 Details
Epoch: 99 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2157892 epoch_slot_no: 19492 block_no: 2156406 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1092 time: 2019-02-05 10:02:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc842449de1464ebf91680e9bab62da29102d5b458f4c18f14fefb95f61966650Block Operator
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