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 2530245 Details
Epoch: 117 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2531634 epoch_slot_no: 4434 block_no: 2530126 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 995 time: 2019-05-02 22:22:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x22119028957176ff10bed1b2bd16a2aafe5c508f28b41ea1e60df46869be5781Block Operator
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