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 3032512 Details
Epoch: 140 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3033903 epoch_slot_no: 9903 block_no: 3032370 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1388 time: 2019-08-27 04:45:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xcbcee62a3b96a0723639d3248b7a13868f0c30d2a74f0c845bdf3b390febe733Block Operator
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