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 2831280 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2832677 epoch_slot_no: 3077 block_no: 2831147 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 5731 time: 2019-07-11 14:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x607a7cc9a34a07bdde2db5790c88c256970f844fd5d94e5cf394876d4ec31c45Block Operator
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