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 2830499 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2831896 epoch_slot_no: 2296 block_no: 2830366 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1702 time: 2019-07-11 10:30:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf33db6bcf9c6473aae43b3da06e45596a035905feade96ae8620e443447f30e8Block Operator
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