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 2530498 Details
Epoch: 117 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2531887 epoch_slot_no: 4687 block_no: 2530379 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1706 time: 2019-05-02 23:47:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7eb209600d6f1f4ff772ac8822b7db009ea782603b57a08b4475ef3d3cc4fe9eBlock Operator
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