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 3175629 Details
Epoch: 147 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 3177017 epoch_slot_no: 1817 block_no: 3175480 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3540 time: 2019-09-29 07:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0cfe25d860b9d7b6d40e197c0d28b1022ddb5a4f500321eb105306be6825238bBlock Operator
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