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 2156611 Details
Epoch: 99 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2157996 epoch_slot_no: 19596 block_no: 2156510 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1046 time: 2019-02-05 10:36:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5b0974d756137eb40d054ffb064944d1a905688aefca59fd9c0f20e345e42d6cBlock Operator
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