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 2157391 Details
Epoch: 99 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2158777 epoch_slot_no: 20377 block_no: 2157290 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1030 time: 2019-02-05 14:57:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8843c26460ded54848f960edbe4d1eacd19549641965f1823a53926983799295Block Operator
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