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 2830256 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2831653 epoch_slot_no: 2053 block_no: 2830123 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1683 time: 2019-07-11 09:09:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbae1a9760cd1d6733254a11a95d000540d5ebfa1ef401b4a7a95426b2a2312a1Block Operator
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