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 2158270 Details
Epoch: 99 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2159656 epoch_slot_no: 21256 block_no: 2158169 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1740 time: 2019-02-05 19:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x403fdf84eabb209c9f1d0c456b513cb4d9651dee5f432475b9ae7aa3d7c914b9Block Operator
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