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 2530239 Details
Epoch: 117 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2531628 epoch_slot_no: 4428 block_no: 2530120 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2128 time: 2019-05-02 22:20:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5c7bbad6fa04ff3303e500dc4d574e4a993ea6663be9e184d2127bf441ed309fBlock Operator
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