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 2531768 Details
Epoch: 117 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 2533157 epoch_slot_no: 5957 block_no: 2531649 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 7305 time: 2019-05-03 06:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9d885805d7efc5ede182bfbd56fc499ec5899623da612e778ffe8a6faa31e2d7Block Operator
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