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 2531937 Details
Epoch: 117 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2533326 epoch_slot_no: 6126 block_no: 2531818 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 991 time: 2019-05-03 07:46:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xecdd2dc156aba2023b7b04f37a7ab55b125de75201c2d4d0776bcc7bd143e4aeBlock Operator
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