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 2531608 Details
Epoch: 117 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2532997 epoch_slot_no: 5797 block_no: 2531489 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2071 time: 2019-05-03 05:57:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5473582fe98cfa81965a4ff48e9bf922c5c4fd04ba4665a6f25a457059eb9cc5Block Operator
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