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 2831790 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2833187 epoch_slot_no: 3587 block_no: 2831657 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1025 time: 2019-07-11 17:40:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb7ed5638791984559e17e22f5f13f233a8979bb2e9666b155b271faec37aaaa1Block Operator
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