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 3132040 Details
Epoch: 145 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3133429 epoch_slot_no: 1429 block_no: 3131893 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1362 time: 2019-09-19 05:41:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1a458ea023463662cd1589ad2e10d5efb5d74ed24030cf0a58281b41f6cdabb9Block Operator
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