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 3170230 Details
Epoch: 146 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3171619 epoch_slot_no: 18019 block_no: 3170082 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1379 time: 2019-09-28 01:51:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8fd3385195ba3d4c0b2926e82b96f4849823ef9ea807f02f38ff48e38e7d97f2Block Operator
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