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 2156593 Details
Epoch: 99 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2157978 epoch_slot_no: 19578 block_no: 2156492 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1026 time: 2019-02-05 10:30:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7dfcc85d85ec39860e9ec8bf392d98fa0d90c50a24d0e1974b59dd86bd44c3aeBlock Operator
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