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 2830650 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2832047 epoch_slot_no: 2447 block_no: 2830517 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2560 time: 2019-07-11 11:20:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf653c664b3bcc804a73a929c5bea244d217b3167fc84eb92ab7277af54df5d3bBlock Operator
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