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 2531948 Details
Epoch: 117 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 2533337 epoch_slot_no: 6137 block_no: 2531829 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 5316 time: 2019-05-03 07:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x20bd7e621c31a0c2f277c01c33878cd5db2bcf0919401ff466ff30ea9b584cfdBlock Operator
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