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 3174631 Details
Epoch: 147 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3176019 epoch_slot_no: 819 block_no: 3174482 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1386 time: 2019-09-29 02:17:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xaa683ae9df31e2dd0777b45ee1dc0ac2c1dd6d8ed01486c79a1a329f692b9777Block Operator
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