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 3174555 Details
Epoch: 147 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3175943 epoch_slot_no: 743 block_no: 3174406 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2467 time: 2019-09-29 01:52:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x241dc25ba6d05b8ff692717e39c7d989f5aff18a86e20225cd54486e99f714d4Block Operator
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