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 2531521 Details
Epoch: 117 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2532910 epoch_slot_no: 5710 block_no: 2531402 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2071 time: 2019-05-03 05:28:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x77c39cd6de2fdc227c96ac9232f1270a4b65d2b2a3bcd587c608dfef6f04e7b2Block Operator
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