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 2830937 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2832334 epoch_slot_no: 2734 block_no: 2830804 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2720 time: 2019-07-11 12:56:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x95bbc12c110d4ba373caa53c33f39418b19b9db15ce305ad8e9febb8297458d9Block Operator
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