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 3174435 Details
Epoch: 147 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3175823 epoch_slot_no: 623 block_no: 3174286 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 5312 time: 2019-09-29 01:12:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfeb5e5039c67d654ec78c21cfd5b7460ee5ebdf7d1c256b0e680f01dc423169fBlock Operator
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