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 2831631 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2833028 epoch_slot_no: 3428 block_no: 2831498 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3147 time: 2019-07-11 16:47:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd10c81221edf42d469720ec791af460083bed84b27a874cbf91601176ae36fd6Block Operator
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