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 2830258 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2831655 epoch_slot_no: 2055 block_no: 2830125 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1706 time: 2019-07-11 09:09:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc94584672e3ae7d5a9f4f10b8679cdf8e2e70eb5cc36183eea736df75129a8fdBlock Operator
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