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 2830150 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2831547 epoch_slot_no: 1947 block_no: 2830017 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1214 time: 2019-07-11 08:33:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb14158cd85a58938f4173dec0717e5a435d50c8da293774cbe455840ae0f357aBlock Operator
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