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 3171451 Details
Epoch: 146 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3172840 epoch_slot_no: 19240 block_no: 3171303 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 993 time: 2019-09-28 08:38:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0f800a41eebfea763eee0ce915d236a4273def984c7a7ed8464e0e60a79e1fbaBlock Operator
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