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 2158161 Details
Epoch: 99 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2159547 epoch_slot_no: 21147 block_no: 2158060 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1727 time: 2019-02-05 19:13:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2478671c9eec34c62a851d9d65edcb38ef69550d5614b649f8045bf679a35b9dBlock Operator
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