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 2531726 Details
Epoch: 117 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2533115 epoch_slot_no: 5915 block_no: 2531607 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1311 time: 2019-05-03 06:36:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x722619a8c8289773e3ad25b9d909bf54100f3f3750f48128b635194fc4ca19adBlock Operator
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