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 2157519 Details
Epoch: 99 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2158905 epoch_slot_no: 20505 block_no: 2157418 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1501 time: 2019-02-05 15:39:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x64ba9b9c40fa2048960e74c84b8a6f46ff543afc4a4ce4ddc814f0d1164e448aBlock Operator
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