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 2530087 Details
Epoch: 117 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2531476 epoch_slot_no: 4276 block_no: 2529968 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2076 time: 2019-05-02 21:30:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x62a8583b23f94b865463d0d1074cd0e829ab3f7d652f2f46e8b6335dcd7d2794Block Operator
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