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 2831012 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2832409 epoch_slot_no: 2809 block_no: 2830879 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2692 time: 2019-07-11 13:21:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7b5ef58a58a7b95d73d2aeeb62cadffcc5a8bbe7b3f9dea1a8846e2a513e91acBlock Operator
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