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 2830394 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2831791 epoch_slot_no: 2191 block_no: 2830261 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1345 time: 2019-07-11 09:55:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x37977c3ae2a875d619314d1612dc78c17e824a78ef2a31577c7134be4cfc8694Block Operator
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