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 3031533 Details
Epoch: 140 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3032924 epoch_slot_no: 8924 block_no: 3031391 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1670 time: 2019-08-26 23:19:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x25b9367473806656c35d19f9128a10fd4f8c6859c04dc95823e303526285ed49Block Operator
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