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 2531337 Details
Epoch: 117 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2532726 epoch_slot_no: 5526 block_no: 2531218 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 991 time: 2019-05-03 04:26:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x531132473766ac3818e22a792d643c8bc32477097d18fcc3214124c838276925Block Operator
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