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 3172267 Details
Epoch: 146 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3173656 epoch_slot_no: 20056 block_no: 3172119 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1527 time: 2019-09-28 13:10:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x186e429f1cb139dc5ff0a74061c1a4c50e0d3858ca07345d92c098b633832cf8Block Operator
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