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 3132869 Details
Epoch: 145 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3134258 epoch_slot_no: 2258 block_no: 3132722 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1431 time: 2019-09-19 10:17:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x67daa2c4a82f47874abcf5c0f520c0ce3bd2f19850cd5a1058699e5adaf2417dBlock Operator
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