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 2830545 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2831942 epoch_slot_no: 2342 block_no: 2830412 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2511 time: 2019-07-11 10:45:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3da86fc2e46a68d0798639254c8dba970d6bac6b56e4334de7da5ce38e27ab7eBlock Operator
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