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 3173004 Details
Epoch: 146 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3174393 epoch_slot_no: 20793 block_no: 3172856 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1695 time: 2019-09-28 17:15:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd71db7daaa8d49e6b1e629d815288ed72aa2c12e4b5faa325677eab71c65b876Block Operator
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