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 2830296 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2831693 epoch_slot_no: 2093 block_no: 2830163 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1029 time: 2019-07-11 09:22:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x23c1387dfd6e9cef139d6ca1ccde96b621d1b32262f22d7cdf408062d908cfebBlock Operator
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