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 2830770 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 2832167 epoch_slot_no: 2567 block_no: 2830637 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3721 time: 2019-07-11 12:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfb56b91ff5f26882015c75a19c06bb1e42b5776c0d3912a37d81bea14d41194dBlock Operator
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