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 2152858 Details
Epoch: 99 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2154243 epoch_slot_no: 15843 block_no: 2152757 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1081 time: 2019-02-04 13:45:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3947a3ef7521c5e777b48f81da50163db9169a9371be4b4c35cb3454440d36a2Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: