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 2830608 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2832005 epoch_slot_no: 2405 block_no: 2830475 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1929 time: 2019-07-11 11:06:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1f425b4e9b8cec2ebe29a9ff9cd39f2b286f1e2132f189b0e03967e642efc194Block Operator
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