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 35174 Details
Epoch: 1 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 35191 epoch_slot_no: 13591 block_no: 35171 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1710 time: 2017-10-02 01:15:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd2de98502f55e85800155d6ec528906eafdc9682e3253608d1f63f2a8ac7d493Block Operator
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