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 2531885 Details
Epoch: 117 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2533274 epoch_slot_no: 6074 block_no: 2531766 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1315 time: 2019-05-03 07:29:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa1e0277bb9e4036f4bd04e36e62caa4fd73fc655ba92e564b7ea3aab0ad339c5Block Operator
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