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 3174330 Details
Epoch: 147 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3175718 epoch_slot_no: 518 block_no: 3174181 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2799 time: 2019-09-29 00:37:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5dab3c5edfec05e899aacbd53048c9060dbe767b53b9a0a980e3a078acc1bbb7Block Operator
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