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 3174510 Details
Epoch: 147 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3175898 epoch_slot_no: 698 block_no: 3174361 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1029 time: 2019-09-29 01:37:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb64df6ebe73ca6877d2f73634cfcd6b8e081748bb32f5f8d2bf51b61df5c6d65Block Operator
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