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 3172058 Details
Epoch: 146 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3173447 epoch_slot_no: 19847 block_no: 3171910 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1381 time: 2019-09-28 12:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x63896c7e78e0a7f54ec85a637c980525005c8abce3c75b85e66d7a5edad70d87Block Operator
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