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 2830273 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2831670 epoch_slot_no: 2070 block_no: 2830140 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1673 time: 2019-07-11 09:14:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xed9e3c3ec1837594e5a6ce063c7aac8aff2c9aa55a2160fa07c2706a27045070Block Operator
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