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 2831329 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2832726 epoch_slot_no: 3126 block_no: 2831196 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3082 time: 2019-07-11 15:06:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc1f3d947a9b8930efbbb179dc0ce61940c7478bf5a99f303082aa7a874d80220Block Operator
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