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 3132248 Details
Epoch: 145 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3133637 epoch_slot_no: 1637 block_no: 3132101 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1712 time: 2019-09-19 06:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x32a1470156835c6fec00dfa776a9e6a91675eee1e82570b747fc4a77a53ee24fBlock Operator
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