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 2531460 Details
Epoch: 117 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2532849 epoch_slot_no: 5649 block_no: 2531341 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1672 time: 2019-05-03 05:07:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x51b9fad229948a2e7090776f4754cac17d79b39448a95d8bd177d4401720236dBlock Operator
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