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 2157791 Details
Epoch: 99 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2159177 epoch_slot_no: 20777 block_no: 2157690 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1108 time: 2019-02-05 17:10:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2b3289c1bbf110ef0bc08ab4a3042c3e37036abf97c564fda4a16ff3294f4a94Block Operator
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