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 2530250 Details
Epoch: 117 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2531639 epoch_slot_no: 4439 block_no: 2530131 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 958 time: 2019-05-02 22:24:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9fa3fad44c59c7b5daa6086e0cf362cd6727f4cc502c454b0eca95ccc9bf8ad2Block Operator
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