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 2530132 Details
Epoch: 117 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2531521 epoch_slot_no: 4321 block_no: 2530013 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1598 time: 2019-05-02 21:45:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6496b01b5ee0f2a7cd418b63eb203681c406225d18ffda85370aaafa97baa2c2Block Operator
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