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 2831808 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2833205 epoch_slot_no: 3605 block_no: 2831675 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1210 time: 2019-07-11 17:46:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3ed511f657448fac73256b27443a80d1f55694f7f8da6f9107fc45119f0f2ad9Block Operator
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