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 2830891 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2832288 epoch_slot_no: 2688 block_no: 2830758 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3923 time: 2019-07-11 12:40:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf5913443eaeb6de04c3ad8d4e4a1ef6ada6ef460ab880ad4faacc2ef2602c02cBlock Operator
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