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 2831392 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2832789 epoch_slot_no: 3189 block_no: 2831259 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1033 time: 2019-07-11 15:27:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x07f15498a5bb4e923d7f445168b3c7bbf2f885ea6bb5a5f8665a6ce185944b14Block Operator
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