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 2831585 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2832982 epoch_slot_no: 3382 block_no: 2831452 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3036 time: 2019-07-11 16:32:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5169aa118a3d71d5b411cf83f71627861e77f344c2d10d2a0e5c6034808df754Block Operator
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