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 2531888 Details
Epoch: 117 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2533277 epoch_slot_no: 6077 block_no: 2531769 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1714 time: 2019-05-03 07:30:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xcaaa22ac6d36d0067696af12a6dd6fe92e0483973a58979d55117ace941802ceBlock Operator
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