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 2830625 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2832022 epoch_slot_no: 2422 block_no: 2830492 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1723 time: 2019-07-11 11:12:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x81532edcede535be8409a4b08f95f6415cd7e4c51b14a67a1031e786b01b97d3Block Operator
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