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 2157044 Details
Epoch: 99 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2158429 epoch_slot_no: 20029 block_no: 2156943 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1030 time: 2019-02-05 13:01:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x566c701d60d6a7078138f0d6fe7d7c1d336853be2d654be86d6c49535d0ba10cBlock Operator
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