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 3032510 Details
Epoch: 140 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3033901 epoch_slot_no: 9901 block_no: 3032368 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1745 time: 2019-08-27 04:45:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4ae20d3735963ff845aba1eafa2e4d0a6277ea2a5c2b16e26076de4d47650ab7Block Operator
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