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 2831216 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2832613 epoch_slot_no: 3013 block_no: 2831083 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1029 time: 2019-07-11 14:29:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa95a9a8e164af62cd8c0fcd6504e9aa14380a829f2f7556238b32e7372b2c372Block Operator
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