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 3174390 Details
Epoch: 147 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3175778 epoch_slot_no: 578 block_no: 3174241 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1686 time: 2019-09-29 00:57:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3060ee9d7a896f79bc49bacbff0100e412a3c770109afc6ab172fef5dd31d7e5Block Operator
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