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 2830842 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2832239 epoch_slot_no: 2639 block_no: 2830709 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1539 time: 2019-07-11 12:24:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7b620ae6d763b92a50a5a2026eba95f48c858cd4c2d8c148dd473f90adbca4d1Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: