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 2530834 Details
Epoch: 117 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2532223 epoch_slot_no: 5023 block_no: 2530715 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2288 time: 2019-05-03 01:39:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x05d8a21ffd33c9c6b25cedbc0b8ec14b7118b72759b623ac75143f00b086f653Block Operator
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