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 3173080 Details
Epoch: 146 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3174469 epoch_slot_no: 20869 block_no: 3172932 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1925 time: 2019-09-28 17:41:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5d98b15fcb3d3b6788c484620521b89fe450ea16e346cf6b30b1222a0e4b619fBlock Operator
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