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 3132269 Details
Epoch: 145 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3133658 epoch_slot_no: 1658 block_no: 3132122 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1925 time: 2019-09-19 06:57:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3cb5826dc5b0ac04b5dd83d56b1187b6557fd27ac00362f6c9fbc6c976b91f67Block Operator
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