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 2830318 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2831715 epoch_slot_no: 2115 block_no: 2830185 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1694 time: 2019-07-11 09:29:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x74c966ca7ce941e2bc81d5dfb305ba897f78be8d7763faef096d3782d122ecffBlock Operator
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