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 3170615 Details
Epoch: 146 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3172004 epoch_slot_no: 18404 block_no: 3170467 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1207 time: 2019-09-28 03:59:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2e1175b5ca408e65fc2f8a08e0b629a64efa10f01f4287f0f66f546dd9871b07Block Operator
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