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 3170733 Details
Epoch: 146 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3172122 epoch_slot_no: 18522 block_no: 3170585 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 997 time: 2019-09-28 04:38:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xdf6292802ed895f99274ddba4c6bfb3363e6a3e041dbd65d4466b3832894d3f8Block Operator
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