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 2156600 Details
Epoch: 99 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2157985 epoch_slot_no: 19585 block_no: 2156499 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1268 time: 2019-02-05 10:33:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7a541fde4ea7e8ecb5ebecca047d6f9036225c45c721a155cc94442a90fed0a0Block Operator
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