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 2830164 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2831561 epoch_slot_no: 1961 block_no: 2830031 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3103 time: 2019-07-11 08:38:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x46315be27790fd13d6ef133f076fba5a73828fe003ce80a246ccae9f4d9bb8c9Block Operator
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