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 2531568 Details
Epoch: 117 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2532957 epoch_slot_no: 5757 block_no: 2531449 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1533 time: 2019-05-03 05:43:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1bb38cad6a3de70f0c55958ad186594281ab7dcb6867a03ec5844b401a28d84eBlock Operator
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