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 3132788 Details
Epoch: 145 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 3134177 epoch_slot_no: 2177 block_no: 3132641 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 5264 time: 2019-09-19 09:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x89858698ff8b1d371cf7db2929ee2ffde6dff2817192a39585dd1bb78d97fd11Block Operator
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