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 3173200 Details
Epoch: 146 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3174589 epoch_slot_no: 20989 block_no: 3173052 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2442 time: 2019-09-28 18:21:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x424d3ab72585080b4d68359837e64e9ae37e68c72130e9ddb13d5ac48b567a6bBlock Operator
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