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 2531697 Details
Epoch: 117 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2533086 epoch_slot_no: 5886 block_no: 2531578 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1352 time: 2019-05-03 06:26:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x36d19db87f354d14b0e25ba27451a6f9f7fa4dd8b4ec8ca0ab879e695c4cfcafBlock Operator
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