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 2830501 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2831898 epoch_slot_no: 2298 block_no: 2830368 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2616 time: 2019-07-11 10:30:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6081f7e1b6521663ce095390e6f30ad84cc1fbb34773e9884c4e7261dd7afcf7Block Operator
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