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 3173170 Details
Epoch: 146 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3174559 epoch_slot_no: 20959 block_no: 3173022 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1703 time: 2019-09-28 18:11:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1c4c4ccfef2f20573ff8d74148e06661d2e9c6587ccf452e2ee0a386479c6248Block Operator
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