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 2831174 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2832571 epoch_slot_no: 2971 block_no: 2831041 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1748 time: 2019-07-11 14:15:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x18997328219335a9cc3ac4d29a2fe7d9a9143d224752913c555961da4af057b7Block Operator
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