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 3132826 Details
Epoch: 145 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3134215 epoch_slot_no: 2215 block_no: 3132679 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3571 time: 2019-09-19 10:03:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd95e7e014cdaca133f8bdc3818fcade6b27b727a40b9195fd14e1e6e3cba0eedBlock Operator
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