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 2530864 Details
Epoch: 117 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2532253 epoch_slot_no: 5053 block_no: 2530745 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1660 time: 2019-05-03 01:49:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x780d1f84bb5b2c608cae765cfcb5c08b4f969c2ee0b8dbc4e972bc13abe01baeBlock Operator
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