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 2830119 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2831516 epoch_slot_no: 1916 block_no: 2829986 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1345 time: 2019-07-11 08:23:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf0f6ef101131c7f23d15da14240c76ac1f1f24575e8cc4084bddd183ba0a3610Block Operator
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