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 3172057 Details
Epoch: 146 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3173446 epoch_slot_no: 19846 block_no: 3171909 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1560 time: 2019-09-28 12:00:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xca06604fd2c8006dccbc6af71722d61cbdff175eda2a05d266439100e77e43d0Block Operator
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