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 2831570 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2832967 epoch_slot_no: 3367 block_no: 2831437 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2269 time: 2019-07-11 16:27:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf7b9ebf0d598368c9f636a559b232ffade7f6a5cd52772f9ada0a579a440c567Block Operator
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