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 2830575 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2831972 epoch_slot_no: 2372 block_no: 2830442 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2265 time: 2019-07-11 10:55:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa5dbdceca82a07d027bd388c8372dc5b4e2343d9dd019812229b25bb8960ae96Block Operator
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