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 2831510 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2832907 epoch_slot_no: 3307 block_no: 2831377 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 4514 time: 2019-07-11 16:07:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x29ea7c3e760d00aaa42043c98f2be5d56ded62d8c9945ea75358f2921f0f922cBlock Operator
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