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 2830982 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2832379 epoch_slot_no: 2779 block_no: 2830849 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 4900 time: 2019-07-11 13:11:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0c53cb20a2d09fd71c2b22411a24279ba0aebe385ab884f426d1db2af8d57b1eBlock Operator
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