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 3174315 Details
Epoch: 147 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3175703 epoch_slot_no: 503 block_no: 3174166 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1534 time: 2019-09-29 00:32:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8c3ea2396c98018c8f7b430cff1c30ae103c8bab8d9724136d94e056bef00a5bBlock Operator
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