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 3174585 Details
Epoch: 147 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3175973 epoch_slot_no: 773 block_no: 3174436 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1349 time: 2019-09-29 02:02:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9541540138ebe7ed99263e82007fd5151ea94906bc03902a3ffe03f76af36ad1Block Operator
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