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 3132068 Details
Epoch: 145 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 3133457 epoch_slot_no: 1457 block_no: 3131921 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 6455 time: 2019-09-19 05:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xebb360ff1b953ac339326fe045bac11de0d26dae6f5b58ff91fea9b16f923002Block Operator
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