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 3032224 Details
Epoch: 140 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3033615 epoch_slot_no: 9615 block_no: 3032082 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 997 time: 2019-08-27 03:09:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa2e9c06599ecd89762f3273a7c3f19ddee7a7718cf980bdf0df90faae12f765aBlock Operator
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