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 2530849 Details
Epoch: 117 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2532238 epoch_slot_no: 5038 block_no: 2530730 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2396 time: 2019-05-03 01:44:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x58342ac5611bce7d8a3845aceeda8cacaf5a9f37abc9284ce31fc2af6608bc6dBlock Operator
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