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 2531765 Details
Epoch: 117 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2533154 epoch_slot_no: 5954 block_no: 2531646 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2304 time: 2019-05-03 06:49:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1489621246540275673fe6462d7926b04edc8c41d2f32cbfcf917a8aa27d3e7aBlock Operator
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