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 3132359 Details
Epoch: 145 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3133748 epoch_slot_no: 1748 block_no: 3132212 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3086 time: 2019-09-19 07:27:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4814d35a02b0507ccdb735e348692f2a40bec4d1034bee84739d0434b5c4a8e0Block Operator
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