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 2530718 Details
Epoch: 117 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2532107 epoch_slot_no: 4907 block_no: 2530599 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2787 time: 2019-05-03 01:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe60f9211413d0b8a2ee29b1e3968e24b6eb8d7b847d658b2bd293e2adf83851dBlock Operator
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