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 3171340 Details
Epoch: 146 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3172729 epoch_slot_no: 19129 block_no: 3171192 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1388 time: 2019-09-28 08:01:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb316db18f29a37386ce9bde69624d3d76aafda38ec5a4e53bebdfa001e277038Block Operator
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