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 3032778 Details
Epoch: 140 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3034169 epoch_slot_no: 10169 block_no: 3032636 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1358 time: 2019-08-27 06:14:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa02343b4770df73af396108d0e14d89e6426937d7796ab1b77266d73ceb45befBlock Operator
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