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 3032555 Details
Epoch: 140 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3033946 epoch_slot_no: 9946 block_no: 3032413 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 993 time: 2019-08-27 05:00:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7ad362073dbce6bea85034eecf3934a943b8992d505d3b4f46bdfab616b58517Block Operator
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