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 2530370 Details
Epoch: 117 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2531759 epoch_slot_no: 4559 block_no: 2530251 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 987 time: 2019-05-02 23:04:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xac3d542817175f07df83101124b3b0921b9c1753aa2141befd86aa6443fc1e9fBlock Operator
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