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 2831057 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2832454 epoch_slot_no: 2854 block_no: 2830924 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 7501 time: 2019-07-11 13:36:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1fe07efd9ee170420a24ae354456af7dc791aec71a9055b549e13a98effd5712Block Operator
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