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 3032751 Details
Epoch: 140 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3034142 epoch_slot_no: 10142 block_no: 3032609 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1749 time: 2019-08-27 06:05:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb2b93979ad808b2f33d0a2b1c713777e40da4c6c13e355a505d2302891a2c69fBlock Operator
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