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 2531133 Details
Epoch: 117 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2532522 epoch_slot_no: 5322 block_no: 2531014 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2805 time: 2019-05-03 03:18:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x838214477fc34df85b9a9ca49184ce55ffbb18caa5b7e13489789174529ed862Block Operator
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