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 2152041 Details
Epoch: 99 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2153426 epoch_slot_no: 15026 block_no: 2151940 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1426 time: 2019-02-04 09:13:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6e2cab96928b2331972512b41a19f769eff3cf0e3fee211e27c4ddbb74a666f4Block Operator
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