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 2530437 Details
Epoch: 117 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2531826 epoch_slot_no: 4626 block_no: 2530318 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1845 time: 2019-05-02 23:26:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc888237cfe01cd39720ebc83604b85e36737855cd9d69eda8de677ea2936007cBlock Operator
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