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 2530411 Details
Epoch: 117 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2531800 epoch_slot_no: 4600 block_no: 2530292 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 989 time: 2019-05-02 23:18:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9d923a8e18401fe9c8e012727b30c6b90aa9cf901c349e236f543e4925c33901Block Operator
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