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 3172944 Details
Epoch: 146 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3174333 epoch_slot_no: 20733 block_no: 3172796 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1699 time: 2019-09-28 16:55:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8c1d13ed92f83e81e4344effa1d5a23a0071eb6e3da541022cf3b74df9948ddaBlock Operator
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