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 2830484 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2831881 epoch_slot_no: 2281 block_no: 2830351 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1349 time: 2019-07-11 10:25:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x774cbee8dc1e0b6e116496815b4102fac02b0f1070b9b7a3e1094d83de12e267Block Operator
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