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 2152531 Details
Epoch: 99 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2153916 epoch_slot_no: 15516 block_no: 2152430 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1081 time: 2019-02-04 11:56:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf3b10145b74fb75061e2d584000617856dce0c4d5bc1082f7c41b03095dcebf3Block Operator
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