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 2831677 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2833074 epoch_slot_no: 3474 block_no: 2831544 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2022 time: 2019-07-11 17:02:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7066ac2d14ee1ef22547fd9092dbc6951803795ce1145108ffb8510a669eac30Block Operator
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