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 2530440 Details
Epoch: 117 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2531829 epoch_slot_no: 4629 block_no: 2530321 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1455 time: 2019-05-02 23:27:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4c2046577c787acc80c0c04f0b432955566fd511c21da89ac29ea0d4b9c74234Block Operator
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