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 3132949 Details
Epoch: 145 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3134338 epoch_slot_no: 2338 block_no: 3132802 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1111 time: 2019-09-19 10:44:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xcda30435368617af8875b28c6c7d3437eb2799fe73507f4408324e2f8d060725Block Operator
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