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 2830846 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2832243 epoch_slot_no: 2643 block_no: 2830713 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2371 time: 2019-07-11 12:25:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x28f58ba3f20d6b6c3ad79c95798cc055969cf07b79993b7a0507693b9165b735Block Operator
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