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 2530666 Details
Epoch: 117 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2532055 epoch_slot_no: 4855 block_no: 2530547 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1656 time: 2019-05-03 00:43:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc6454221812a7efe1b1e39f1bee655d1a69d2b9423cebd504535bcc7db4d92d7Block Operator
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