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 3172298 Details
Epoch: 146 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3173687 epoch_slot_no: 20087 block_no: 3172150 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2426 time: 2019-09-28 13:20:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0971e22fd678d510225fc2bffdac0177d386bb65c75bffb9503520c54781be93Block Operator
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