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 3174467 Details
Epoch: 147 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3175855 epoch_slot_no: 655 block_no: 3174318 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1029 time: 2019-09-29 01:23:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x723fa94e5c2f232f67edb2f0d181a40bf88a4dfe8624362f96f8eb8de97c30e4Block Operator
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