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 3132818 Details
Epoch: 145 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3134207 epoch_slot_no: 2207 block_no: 3132671 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1737 time: 2019-09-19 10:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0d403497c24f1675080f5ec7219eb38f3e2a39990bb1cb95c79d1875d6791391Block Operator
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