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 2830816 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2832213 epoch_slot_no: 2613 block_no: 2830683 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3868 time: 2019-07-11 12:15:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x332c4a3b88e26899304bbd71ef3d3fa63bdf8c1e894d3407b6f9a85cbb8e3a62Block Operator
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