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 3171803 Details
Epoch: 146 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3173192 epoch_slot_no: 19592 block_no: 3171655 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1030 time: 2019-09-28 10:35:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb86445a4b65193273012036f9037786771ebb5c2a5dccbb72489e6928e5a74c4Block Operator
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