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 132511 Details
Epoch: 6 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 132534 epoch_slot_no: 2934 block_no: 132503 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1750 time: 2017-10-24 14:02:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x37d9e9fbe49ef16962121bbfe633ffd23c7b8ebc23462a9206a70ec0f9468ef1Block Operator
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