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 2830044 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2831441 epoch_slot_no: 1841 block_no: 2829911 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2634 time: 2019-07-11 07:58:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7bc146f6e06138f8816c193e51fe1e947816d33a434d0aaf0781e3e6b28f7b5cBlock Operator
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