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 2531212 Details
Epoch: 117 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2532601 epoch_slot_no: 5401 block_no: 2531093 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1804 time: 2019-05-03 03:45:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x67e23e830e9d54f8643e8b64ac1ceded46781d6aaf9a1d9da893437bcdcc4240Block Operator
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