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 2830952 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2832349 epoch_slot_no: 2749 block_no: 2830819 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3455 time: 2019-07-11 13:01:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6195f94cfe8274c87d97e96b40f8d3e8ab75d47fdb2a3194eb302f56e6d70474Block Operator
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