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 3172974 Details
Epoch: 146 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3174363 epoch_slot_no: 20763 block_no: 3172826 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1379 time: 2019-09-28 17:05:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3d4e8f22e7cb0f61c9753926567cb76a2f36bcd55aab04a1ce351221b3e3358dBlock Operator
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