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 2830741 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2832138 epoch_slot_no: 2538 block_no: 2830608 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2618 time: 2019-07-11 11:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x40af538c60bc2767acf1051351c13365de7ba6a66c307ecd7ab5da1c39201afdBlock Operator
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