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 2157684 Details
Epoch: 99 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2159070 epoch_slot_no: 20670 block_no: 2157583 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1346 time: 2019-02-05 16:34:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x83296904ac459785780990b6f2b4ea412eff65b58a455d21be025df738807cb6Block Operator
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