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 3170816 Details
Epoch: 146 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3172205 epoch_slot_no: 18605 block_no: 3170668 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1703 time: 2019-09-28 05:06:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xcd2662c820c5d97fb74296c4ff5158b2bc276d678f3320adad6e5c9dde56c7f9Block Operator
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