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 2831629 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2833026 epoch_slot_no: 3426 block_no: 2831496 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1542 time: 2019-07-11 16:46:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4211528da78d5261bc793eaf73e3d1b385007bec781c10af45800e5c5d13ab34Block Operator
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