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 2830104 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2831501 epoch_slot_no: 1901 block_no: 2829971 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2293 time: 2019-07-11 08:18:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x222350370f8ffe6447398104f7a3cdafe220ffccf055580d76eb7651aa478103Block Operator
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