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 3172598 Details
Epoch: 146 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3173987 epoch_slot_no: 20387 block_no: 3172450 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2339 time: 2019-09-28 15:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8485a532781b4bdcbcbc727273b8456cf64fdfc33aa7d8f72d2a0ee8b845c1c5Block Operator
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