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 2831435 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2832832 epoch_slot_no: 3232 block_no: 2831302 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 4481 time: 2019-07-11 15:42:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x914f9821c218007387c2e261ddad68ed56433b6e6a2bd985ba0035f4e434dca0Block Operator
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