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 3175410 Details
Epoch: 147 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3176798 epoch_slot_no: 1598 block_no: 3175261 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2110 time: 2019-09-29 06:37:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1ca055072ee718fb604c71a6cd7f038d90b0d423195e1c94fb13e7d7bf09a717Block Operator
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