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 3170440 Details
Epoch: 146 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3171829 epoch_slot_no: 18229 block_no: 3170292 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1392 time: 2019-09-28 03:01:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1efe82d3200833b634da1123d557e33aa70c06e97b9e7af89e29d84d2a19ea7fBlock Operator
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