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 2830665 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2832062 epoch_slot_no: 2462 block_no: 2830532 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1316 time: 2019-07-11 11:25:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x828aa4cf579bfc3099371a65429cd3374668a18a231bf946fc5db1570ed7e4f6Block Operator
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