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 2157106 Details
Epoch: 99 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2158492 epoch_slot_no: 20092 block_no: 2157005 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1022 time: 2019-02-05 13:22:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4379c219fd7ee141c3f5f7391588182f1d03382a2da13bdbd5bbd8702d8f00c7Block Operator
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