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 3032855 Details
Epoch: 140 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3034246 epoch_slot_no: 10246 block_no: 3032713 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1375 time: 2019-08-27 06:40:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1296b48e37b87601a9f816455a1cadc239365b0c7982933ca66aa27cc1d7a5f1Block Operator
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