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 2531383 Details
Epoch: 117 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2532772 epoch_slot_no: 5572 block_no: 2531264 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 5660 time: 2019-05-03 04:42:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x05b0d78644dc181d73513c13e6b6c864bb5f7d7885f62e9a1172fba9b9d81338Block Operator
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