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 2152612 Details
Epoch: 99 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2153997 epoch_slot_no: 15597 block_no: 2152511 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1130 time: 2019-02-04 12:23:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4a1ebb826e4795310feb8dd02e3fea0f34588a0f742f6453e694b7e357cb6f78Block Operator
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