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 2830133 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2831530 epoch_slot_no: 1930 block_no: 2830000 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1033 time: 2019-07-11 08:28:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x957679f724ad4163e6104fbf0f8d98579f0e3c6fd3ae3d3f84d5ad9d92cfdf51Block Operator
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