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 3032585 Details
Epoch: 140 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3033976 epoch_slot_no: 9976 block_no: 3032443 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1379 time: 2019-08-27 05:10:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb85eadb1a4873ba11d1918cbb2eba6c6ffc41c795b4a220f0240974423cf4af0Block Operator
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