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 2157228 Details
Epoch: 99 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2158614 epoch_slot_no: 20214 block_no: 2157127 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1933 time: 2019-02-05 14:02:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc16bd14b38d2cd0e1f573c6966d7a861156ce8deb9942ed0cf1d3e62f12bfdc3Block Operator
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