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 2152662 Details
Epoch: 99 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2154047 epoch_slot_no: 15647 block_no: 2152561 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1348 time: 2019-02-04 12:40:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc2fe37e5c6916ba8706b9093c792726300e7eef6eaf6e9ccc810431a3af73f30Block Operator
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