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 2157289 Details
Epoch: 99 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2158675 epoch_slot_no: 20275 block_no: 2157188 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1157 time: 2019-02-05 14:23:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4116d77ee7190dee752da1972e40a7f107e91e2b68bb3bbf90bb64ca3c809a6eBlock Operator
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