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 2831933 Details
Epoch: 131 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2833330 epoch_slot_no: 3730 block_no: 2831800 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1669 time: 2019-07-11 18:28:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2d2b84f14fdf2a754b2281cded39db8d55b3cb39bb80a1091d624324a4c0af5fBlock Operator
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