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 3175397 Details
Epoch: 147 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3176785 epoch_slot_no: 1585 block_no: 3175248 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2055 time: 2019-09-29 06:33:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbc2001d017bc879c9bb90dcb61e5aee132babc7af1ab5e5b09a6dc1a4bf67f8cBlock Operator
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