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 2157937 Details
Epoch: 99 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2159323 epoch_slot_no: 20923 block_no: 2157836 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1383 time: 2019-02-05 17:59:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8b5922a4a94c9c6f6e7db6b247ed71b21114a1d75ed9c0a0c56beafe8c60be20Block Operator
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