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 2830157 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2831554 epoch_slot_no: 1954 block_no: 2830024 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 996 time: 2019-07-11 08:36:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa5edea900717e67a72bdfb8f26be9087e78c4a34f3bf88a94b391d9ba7749f50Block Operator
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