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 2157005 Details
Epoch: 99 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2158390 epoch_slot_no: 19990 block_no: 2156904 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1030 time: 2019-02-05 12:48:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x39dfefe7215aadfa966e7e9d2e46e4ca5638efc4c36ace44aa897a8c08d5236fBlock Operator
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