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 3173999 Details
Epoch: 147 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3175387 epoch_slot_no: 187 block_no: 3173850 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2281 time: 2019-09-28 22:47:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x69009be7c300b5fea790bf647fbd7769c53f8122e7e2dc86a9c3cdbb3e48aa76Block Operator
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