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 2831305 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2832702 epoch_slot_no: 3102 block_no: 2831172 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1390 time: 2019-07-11 14:58:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf5e29cec5c670d279982fc2f5451ce5d552b62d7bde0ab772ae16268efbd1376Block Operator
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