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 2831042 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2832439 epoch_slot_no: 2839 block_no: 2830909 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1735 time: 2019-07-11 13:31:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xcae30b96cc3eb2ddd1657e865ec5c467e8851baac7a4026d5fa9a0fb8dfdafa0Block Operator
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