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 2831616 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2833013 epoch_slot_no: 3413 block_no: 2831483 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1386 time: 2019-07-11 16:42:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xeb25c743e5fa139a25b1c7bd878c4a00c7b2bcec4825779339d61ac585a14543Block Operator
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