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 2157167 Details
Epoch: 99 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2158553 epoch_slot_no: 20153 block_no: 2157066 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1432 time: 2019-02-05 13:42:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa8d944882cf84ed8f358eedbd0cb1477c1e2b43b259e6b30b3363363d71bc835Block Operator
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