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 3173668 Details
Epoch: 146 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3175057 epoch_slot_no: 21457 block_no: 3173520 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1284 time: 2019-09-28 20:57:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa6d943b4e73744b8d2b0a2fc31e845e21b89d5dc344dc1e0d6228f6db091a636Block Operator
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