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 3172904 Details
Epoch: 146 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3174293 epoch_slot_no: 20693 block_no: 3172756 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1022 time: 2019-09-28 16:42:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4f6fad7f0b1fd5f46cd5a7a39957bf0484eb9c9ceb518e2dd18749603e5b1fe9Block Operator
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