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 2152154 Details
Epoch: 99 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2153539 epoch_slot_no: 15139 block_no: 2152053 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1531 time: 2019-02-04 09:51:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6b916a978259bd677f8f4a3467e40bac8afc7a4b9cbaf8338217de4ba5b5e582Block Operator
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